Competition Clutch VQ35DE Stage 3 - Segmented Ceramic Clutch Kit
Running headers, a tune or forced induction on a 2003-2006 Nissan 350Z or 2003-2007 Infiniti G35 with the VQ35DE, and the clutch now slips on the top end of third? Competition Clutch 6072-2600 is their Stage 3 street/strip kit for that platform, rated at up to 150 percent more torque capacity than the factory clutch, with segmented ceramic facings that hold heat on the strip and still drive on the street.
The early VQ35DE cars share one clutch package across the 350Z and the manual G35. Competition Clutch's performance pressure plate raises clamp load for quick, positive engagement, and the single segmented ceramic disc gives more bite and heat tolerance than an organic facing. Segmented pads also shed heat and debris better than a full-face ceramic. Expect a firmer pedal and sharper engagement than stock; some chatter from a stop is normal with ceramic.
Who it suits: a bolt-on or mildly boosted car that sees the drag strip, autocross or spirited back roads and has already slipped a Stage 1 or Stage 2 clutch. If the car is stock and driven in traffic every day, the Stage 2 is the friendlier choice; if it makes big boost, step up to the Stage 4.
Per Competition Clutch's spec table, the kit includes:
The flywheel is not included, even though some marketing text mentions one. Pick one separately.
Do a fourth-gear pull from about 2,500 rpm. If rpm rises faster than speed, the clutch is slipping. On these cars, also rule out a failing clutch slave or soft pedal, which can keep the clutch from fully releasing and cause grinding instead of slip - our clutch won't disengage guide covers that, and diagnosing slipping walks through the road test.
Competition Clutch lists 6072-2600 for the 2003-2006 Nissan 350Z and 2003-2007 Infiniti G35 with the 3.5 L VQ35DE and manual transmission. It does not fit the 2007-up VQ35HR or VQ37HR cars, which use the 6073 series. Mid-2006 and 2007 cars can carry either engine, so check the engine code or send us your year and VIN and we will confirm before it ships. If you need more or less holding power, compare the Stage 2 brass-plus kit or the Stage 4 six-pad kit.
| Brand | Competition Clutch |
| Part number | 6072-2600 |
| Fits | Competition Clutch VQ35DE Stage 3 - Segmented Ceramic Clutch Kit |
| Type | Clutch Kits - Single |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
No. It is for the VQ35DE cars: 2003-2006 350Z and 2003-2007 G35. The VQ35HR and VQ37HR cars use the 6073 series.
Competition Clutch rates the Stage 3 at up to 150 percent more torque capacity than the factory clutch.
Pressure plate, one segmented ceramic disc, throwout bearing, pilot bushing and alignment tool. A flywheel is not included.
Only if it is in good condition and can be serviced. Many owners switch to a single-mass flywheel at the same time because the factory unit is a known wear item.
It is sold as a street/strip kit. It drives fine, but engagement is sharper than stock and some chatter on takeoff is normal with ceramic.
