X-Treme Outback Heavy-Duty Clutch Kit vs. Exedy Heavy Duty

[SiberianPatrol]

Mates,

The clutch in my 99 GU RD28ETI is on the way out and I'm faced with limited options here in Siberia. I can order a complete kit including single-mass flywheel from X-Treme Outback for about $1200. I have been quoted about $300 for one from Exedy, minus the flywheel. Not sure if I can get just a SMF to go with the Exedy kit or not.

Question is - Is the X-treme Outback clutch system worth the price or is Exedy just as good? Both are supposed to be heavy-duty clutch plates and upgraded housings. My first instinct is to go with the cheapest option, since both are name brands, but in my extreme weather and driving conditions, I want to make sure I do a quality upgrade.

All feedback welcome.

[SiberianPatrol]

More details - just found out that the Exedy option is just a heavy-duty clutch plate with a standard clutch cover. Versus the X-treme Outback includes an upgraded cover (plus flywheel). Is it worth just upgrading the clutch plate, or would it be better to do the whole setup at once?

[nissannewby]

Exedy should do a heavy duty one. They should also be able to supply a smf kit for you too.

For what its worth exedy use the same clutch plate in a lot of patrol clutches but just up the clamping pressure of the pressure plate.

I dont think you could go wrong with either kit though mate.

[SiberianPatrol]

Exedy should do a heavy duty one. They should also be able to supply a smf kit for you too.

For what its worth exedy use the same clutch plate in a lot of patrol clutches but just up the clamping pressure of the pressure plate.

I dont think you could go wrong with either kit though mate.

I know Exedy does make a full kit with SMF, but I'm having a problem finding anything other than the heavy duty clutch plate over here. For that reason, I may be forced to go with the more expensive Xtreme Outback.


1999 GU RD28Ti; mechanical injector pump, 5kBt Webasto circulation heater, 33" Yokohama Geolander I/T, SaaS boost & EGT gauges, 2" Ironman suspension...more to come

[mudnut]

I spoke with a mechanic who does a lot of work with Exedy. The young blokes running Dual turbo fuel injected RB30 Commodores and Skylines use the heavy duty clutch plates and pressure plates. I wonder if it is possible to fit the cheaper Exedy clutch with the upgraded X- pressure plate.

How much difference in price is there between the two brands?

[SiberianPatrol]

I spoke with a mechanic who does a lot of work with Exedy. The young blokes running Dual turbo fuel injected RB30 Commodores and Skylines use the heavy duty clutch plates and pressure plates. I wonder if it is possible to fit the cheaper Exedy clutch with the upgraded X- pressure plate.

How much difference in price is there between the two brands?

Xtreme outback is $1200 for the kit including HD clutch plate, HD pressure plate, Single mass flywheel and both clutch and flywheel bearings and bolts.

Exedy I was quoted about $300 but it included only a HD clutch plate, standard pressure plate, and standard clutch bearing. No flywheel in this package and I don't know if I can get a SMF outside of the Xtreme outback package.

[mudnut]

This is one kit off eBay for a comparison in prices. So the X-treme may not be that overpriced when you consider where you are situated.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Exedy-Nissan-Patrol-Diesel-2-8L-GU-RD28-Heavy-Duty-Clutch-Kit-Flywheel-97-00-/331810432828.

Your call.