cost of clutch replacement

[PHATNSX]

Just curious how much other 97+ NSX-T owners had paid for their clutches.

I'm getting my clutch replaced at Niello Sacramento. They quoted me about $2,700 for parts (not including 20% discounts for NSXCA members) and $900 for labor (not including 10% discounts, which came out to a total of about $2970.00(including discounts).

Initially, the cost of replacement would have cost me $1600, including labor, but they told me my flywheel was so worn out that they can not resurface it and need to have it replaced, which cost $1900.00 alone.

Is this too much?



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[Bustedbonz]

That sounds a little high. I just got a quote today for my '99 NSX-T at the local dealer (Seattle area). They said it would be about $1600 for parts and labor (OEM clutch).

 

[len3.8]

Originally posted by PHATNSX:
Just curious how much other 97+ NSX-T owners had paid for their clutches.

I'm getting my clutch replaced at Niello Sacramento. They quoted me about $2,700 for parts (not including 20% discounts for NSXCA members) and $900 for labor (not including 10% discounts, which came out to a total of about $2970.00(including discounts).

Is this too much?

I paid $2700 with using Comptech's power grip II. No discounts. Clutch was $1850 labor was about $800.
I don't know if your price is a good price, but it's not too far off of mine.
Len
n9s5x-t (6spd)



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[nsxtasy]

Originally posted by Bustedbonz:
That sounds a little high. I just got a quote today for my '99 NSX-T at the local dealer (Seattle area). They said it would be about $1600 for parts and labor (OEM clutch).

Bustedbonz, that doesn't sound right. An OEM clutch replacement for a '91-96 generally runs around $2000 (parts and labor) and my understanding is that the '97+ clutch is a lot more expensive than the '91-96.

 

[ScienceofSpeed]

This is likely becuase they are not replacing the dual mass flywheel that the 97+ have. The flywheel alone is $2051.81 list. Ken... on the early models, you can't buy the clutch components separately (which is why the 91-96 5-spds are that much). On the 97+, you can buy the disc/pressure plate separately. These are only a couple hundred bucks each.

Your quote from Niello IMO sounds fair, especially with the discount. An added plus is Niello has experienced NSX techs.

In my opinion, since the 97+ flywheel can not be resurfaced, it makes a lot of sense to look at the Comptech clutches when you reach a point that the flywheel is no longer good. You can also make the drive out to Comptech to have them install the clutch.

As well for 91-96, the Centerforce clutch makes a lot of sense since it is far less than a factory clutch.

Cheers,
-- Chris

Originally posted by Bustedbonz:
That sounds a little high. I just got a quote today for my '99 NSX-T at the local dealer (Seattle area). They said it would be about $1600 for parts and labor (OEM clutch).

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[Lud]

I agree that price is quite fair for a 6-speed OEM clutch w/ flywheel. I also agree with Chris that if you are willing to consider an aftermarket clutch, a Comptech clutch is a very attractive option for 6-speed owners.

 

[nsxtasy]

Originally posted by ScienceofSpeed:
This is likely becuase they are not replacing the dual mass flywheel that the 97+ have. The flywheel alone is $2051.81 list. Ken... on the early models, you can't buy the clutch components separately (which is why the 91-96 5-spds are that much). On the 97+, you can buy the disc/pressure plate separately. These are only a couple hundred bucks each.

Makes sense. Thanks for the clarification.

 

[PHATNSX]

Thanks for all the feedback!

Just picked up my car today from Niello and it runs great. The cost for the clutch replacement is a lot of money but I feel more at ease knowing that the price I paid wasn't too bad.

I kinda like the stock clutch. How does the Comptech clutch feels in comparison to the stock?



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[Auraraptor]

I changed mine ~1000 miles ago and it cost $3300 (parts + labor)

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