New Clutch dilemma

Lionheart · 08-08-2017, 10:25 PM

I have a '13 z with 41k miles on it.

The slave cylinder crapped out a couple weeks ago. Initially thought it was the clutch so had a friends shop look at it, but once I learned it was the slave cylinder I sought to get the powertrain warranty to cover it. The dealership said the CSC was NOT covered by the powertrain (!). After a persuasive chat with Nissan consumer affairs and some waiting Nissan agreed to cover the cost of the CSC.

When the dealership service center removed the transmission they sent photos of the clutch and it is pretty worn. Dealership wanted 700 for the new clutch system and 1200 for the new flywheel to replace in parts alone. Will not resurface the flywheel. Fortunately, since the labor is covered by the CSC replacement agreement, the labor charge is minimal to replace the clutch/flywheel.

$2000 to replace the clutch is more than I want to pay out of pocket. So here's my dilemma:
1) replace the clutch WITHOUT replacing the flywheel using genuine Nissan OEM clutch (cost $800 w/ labor).
2) Buy Stillen clutch + flywheel kit ($1000) (or another third party brand) and have the dealership install that for just labor ($150) [Total cost = $1150].

I don't track the car; it's my daily driver. Which makes more sense? Is a new flywheel really necessary? What would you do? If you suggest replace the complete clutch + flywheel assembly, which brand do you recommend at around the $1k level?

Jayhovah · 08-08-2017, 10:34 PM

Z1 Clutch/Flywheel is about $750. Mine has performed well!

derraj06 · 08-09-2017, 05:00 PM

I would go ahead and have an aftermarket clutch and flywheel installed while you have the cheap labor option.

Rusty · 08-09-2017, 07:54 PM

Go aftermarket.

Quicksilvers · 08-15-2017, 05:21 AM

You should go with the Z1 Motorsports standard full face clutch and flywheel combo which comes with a new pilot bearing. I would not go with the Stillen clutch and flywheel unless you plan on going with forced induction sometime in the future. Everytime you install a new clutch you must install a new flywheel or resurface your current flywheel if it is not damaged or showing major signs of wear. In your case I recommend installing a new flywheel with your new clutch. Shops are generally less expensive on labor than the Nissan dealership service department. Make sure you do the proper break in with your new clutch.

Ventruck · 08-17-2017, 02:15 AM

lightweight flywheel so you're racecar.

08-08-2017, 10:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lionheart Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: USA Posts: 15 Drives: '13 370z Sport Rep Power: 12	New Clutch dilemma I have a '13 z with 41k miles on it. The slave cylinder crapped out a couple weeks ago. Initially thought it was the clutch so had a friends shop look at it, but once I learned it was the slave cylinder I sought to get the powertrain warranty to cover it. The dealership said the CSC was NOT covered by the powertrain (!). After a persuasive chat with Nissan consumer affairs and some waiting Nissan agreed to cover the cost of the CSC. When the dealership service center removed the transmission they sent photos of the clutch and it is pretty worn. Dealership wanted 700 for the new clutch system and 1200 for the new flywheel to replace in parts alone. Will not resurface the flywheel. Fortunately, since the labor is covered by the CSC replacement agreement, the labor charge is minimal to replace the clutch/flywheel. $2000 to replace the clutch is more than I want to pay out of pocket. So here's my dilemma: 1) replace the clutch WITHOUT replacing the flywheel using genuine Nissan OEM clutch (cost $800 w/ labor). 2) Buy Stillen clutch + flywheel kit ($1000) (or another third party brand) and have the dealership install that for just labor ($150) [Total cost = $1150]. I don't track the car; it's my daily driver. Which makes more sense? Is a new flywheel really necessary? What would you do? If you suggest replace the complete clutch + flywheel assembly, which brand do you recommend at around the $1k level?

08-09-2017, 05:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
derraj06 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 406 Drives: MB 370z Rep Power: 12	I would go ahead and have an aftermarket clutch and flywheel installed while you have the cheap labor option. __________________ 2010 Monterey Blue 370Z

08-09-2017, 07:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,243 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Go aftermarket. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

08-17-2017, 02:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ventruck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: California Posts: 785 Drives: '13 Sport+Touring M6 Rep Power: 22898	lightweight flywheel so you're racecar. Rusty likes this.

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08-15-2017, 05:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25463	You should go with the Z1 Motorsports standard full face clutch and flywheel combo which comes with a new pilot bearing. I would not go with the Stillen clutch and flywheel unless you plan on going with forced induction sometime in the future. Everytime you install a new clutch you must install a new flywheel or resurface your current flywheel if it is not damaged or showing major signs of wear. In your case I recommend installing a new flywheel with your new clutch. Shops are generally less expensive on labor than the Nissan dealership service department. Make sure you do the proper break in with your new clutch.