GT3DE

How much did that cost to do it yourself?

Peterfirst

@GT3DE

Round about 1400 Euro for the parts. Labour was not an issue since engine was pulled anyway.

Regards

Peter

eugloke

Hi Guys,

I have a 997 GT3 3.8 MkII, my clutch is slipping and currently with 18k miles on the clock, 50% track and 50% weekend drive. Since i'm changing the clutch, i just want to seek your opinion if i should :

a) replace back with the standard GT3 clutch?
b) replace with the RS4.0 complete clutch with flywheel?

What would be your suggestion and recommendation? Please advise.

Thanks

Nizer

RS 4.0 unit. You shouldn't need to touch the flywheel unless it's damaged for some reason.

Suggest you read the thread from the start for more details but these are the parts usually required per Trakcar's early post:

911rox

Standard clutch! The GT3 and the RS cars don't share the same clutch! The 4.0 clutch most likely won't work on a reg GT3 because we have a dual mass flywheel, not the LWFW like the RS cars!... Double check with your dealer!

To do 4.0 job, you would definitely need to do flywheel also and put up with additional noise...

TRAKCAR

With 3000 miles my car is stuck in every gear until it cools down. PP overheats somehow and stops working. Can't bring it in for warranty because when cool it is perfect, must break it first

85Gold

Sounds like the exact same thing my Boss was doing until I upgraded the clutch.

Peter

got2go

I did the 4.0 clutch and flywheel in addition to the MS LSD and RS ring and pinion. A little more noise, not much really, and a hugely better set up for the track

Nizer

Missed that it was non-RS. I'd still do 4.0 conversion (and flywheel) given that 50% of time is on track.

eugloke

Guys, thank for the advise.

The Porsche workshop quoted me a complete RS4.0 clutch with flywheel, can the 4.0 clutch must go with the flywheel. However, the warranty for the engine and gearbox will be void upon installing them.

The noise is still bearable, however, am still thinking what should i do? RS4.0 clutch OR Standard GT3 clutch??

911rox

Imho, standard until your warranty lapses! GT3 not prone to the same failures being discussed here for 3.8 RS

eugloke

Thanks guys

TRAKCAR

About $2500.00 around here. If the engine or transmission needs to be dropped I'd do it out of pocket.

mdrums

PDK is the answer! LOL

TRAKCAR

That's very few track days for it to brake...