Nissan GT-R Dual Mass Flywheel Replacement Parts

No — the Nissan GT-R (R35, 2009-onwards in the UK) uses a twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre V6 (engine code VR38DETT) paired exclusively with a 6-speed dual-clutch transaxle gearbox (the GR6), and this type of automated transmission does not use a conventional flywheel or dual mass flywheel at all. Instead of a flywheel, the GR6 uses a torque converter-style launch mechanism integrated into the transmission itself. If you are hearing rumble or vibration from the drivetrain, the fault is more likely related to the transmission, driveshafts, propshaft, or diff, and a breaker can advise on which used component fits your registration.

It is almost certainly a listing error or a mislabelled part, as no variant of the R35 GT-R uses a dual mass flywheel in its drivetrain. The GR6 dual-clutch transaxle fitted to every GT-R sold in the UK does not require one, and there is no manual-gearbox option on this model that would need one either. If you have been quoted for a dual mass flywheel as a fix for a GT-R problem, it would be worth going back to the diagnosing garage to confirm the exact part number before spending money with a breaker.

For genuine drivetrain components on the GT-R, trim level makes no difference to the core mechanical parts, as all UK R35 variants — whether standard, Premium Edition, Black Edition, Nismo, or Track Edition — share the same VR38DETT engine and GR6 transmission. Cosmetic and interior differences between trims are real, but they have no bearing on mechanical drivetrain fitment. That said, because the GT-R received running changes to the engine and transmission across its production life (2009 to present), you should always confirm engine and gearbox spec with the breaker against your registration before purchasing any used drivetrain component.

Because the R35 GT-R does not have a flywheel or dual mass flywheel, that specific component cannot be the cause of your vibration. Idle vibration on a GT-R is more commonly traced to engine mounts, transmission mounts, the propshaft centre bearing, or issues within the GR6 transmission itself, all of which are items UK breakers regularly have in stock from R35 GT-Rs. A proper diagnostic — ideally with fault codes read — before approaching a breaker will help you identify the correct part and avoid buying something you don't need.

The R35 GT-R has been updated continuously since its UK launch in 2009, with notable revisions around 2011, 2016, and 2020 affecting engine output, transmission mapping, and various ancillary components, meaning not all drivetrain parts interchange freely across those years. While the fundamental VR38DETT and GR6 platform is shared throughout, you should confirm compatibility with the breaker against both the donor vehicle's and your own registration before buying any used transmission or engine component. And as noted above, a dual mass flywheel is not part of the GT-R's drivetrain regardless of year, so if that specific part has been recommended, it is worth querying the diagnosis with your garage first.