The stiffer pressure plate was available from nissan a couple of months ago.
By the way the high windshields are too, just got one in.
Mike Koken
Colo. Springs CO
----- Original Message -----
From: "Patrick P. Castronovo" <slick1@mohaveaz.com>
To: "Thomas Walter" <twalter@austin.rr.com>; "road"
<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2001 9:07 PM
Subject: Re: Clutch and pressure plate
> Back in Chicago there is a place called Auto Clutch. They can remake your
> original Pressure Plate and disk to whatever specs. you want. I am sure
> they could rebuild a 2000 Roadster Plate and Disk back to original, or
they
> can beef the springs to give you REAL clamping power. Pat
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
> To: road <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2001 8:22 PM
> Subject: Re: Clutch and pressure plate
>
>
> > Yes, and No. It is a direct bolt on.
> >
> > The disk are the same. The 2000 pressure plate has a higher clamping
> > force than the 1600 item. If you are very easy on your clutch, and
> > driving style, then the 1600 will last for years. If you are heavy
> > footed, autox, or otherwise into full throttle runs... that 1600
> > pressure plate -with the lighter loading force- will not last too
> > long.
> >
> > 880 pound loading for the 1600 item.
> > 1430 pound loading for the 2000 item.
> >
> > Clutch changing is a major PITA for a roadster. I'd recommend staying
> > with the 2000 unit. If you have knee problems, and are easier on
> > driving, then the 1600 might work fine for you.
> >
> > Lockheed made up some hydraulic/vacuum boosters. They were remote
> > mounted, allowing for the stock brake master & clutch master to be
> > used, but would boost the hydraulic pressure. We retrofitted an Alfa
> > for a friend who had Parkinson's Disease, so he could still enjoy
> > driving his car.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Tom Walter
> > Austin, TX
> >
> > Dwight Woodruff wrote:
> >
> > > All,
> > > Can the 1600 clutch disk and pressure plate be used in a 2000?
> Thanks.
> > >
> > >
> > > Woody
> > > '69 2000
> > > Clearwater, FL
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