Second Hand Nissan GT-R Flywheel

The R35 Nissan GT-R, produced from 2007 onwards, uses a twin-clutch automated dual-clutch transmission (DCT) with no traditional flywheel — instead it uses a dual-mass damper and clutch pack assembly within the transaxle unit. If you are looking for a rotating assembly component related to the drivetrain, you are most likely looking for the clutch assembly, the dual-mass flywheel damper within the gearbox unit, or the torque converter components, depending on the exact fault. Speak to a breaker who specialises in R35 GT-Rs and describe the symptom or the part number you have, as they will be able to identify the correct component you need.

Because the R35 GT-R does not use a conventional flywheel at all — the VR38DETT engine across all years drives the DCT gearbox via a different arrangement — there is no flywheel to swap between any years. If you have a part number or are working from a workshop manual reference, take that directly to a breaker who handles R35 GT-R stock, as they can cross-reference what you actually need against your registration.

Trim level — whether your car is a standard GT-R, Premium, Black Edition, Nismo, or Track Edition — does not change the fundamental drivetrain layout; all R35 variants use the same VR38DETT engine and the same DCT transaxle arrangement, so trim has no bearing on which drivetrain components apply. What matters far more is the model year, since Nissan updated the GT-R's engine output and gearbox calibration at various points across the R35's long run from 2007 through to the end of UK sales. Always confirm the engine code and year against your V5 or a VIN check before ordering any mechanical part from a breaker.

Because the R35 GT-R has no conventional flywheel, a rattle at idle is more typically associated with the dual-mass damper inside the gearbox unit, the clutch packs, or the propshaft and transfer case components that form part of the ATTESA four-wheel-drive system. A specialist GT-R breaker or workshop will be best placed to diagnose exactly which component is at fault before you source a used part, as ordering the wrong assembly is an easy and expensive mistake on this car.

The GT-R does not use a conventional flywheel, so there is nothing from a 370Z or Skyline flywheel to cross over — they are fundamentally different transmissions; the 370Z uses a traditional manual or torque-converter automatic, neither of which shares components with the R35 GT-R's dual-clutch transaxle. If you are sourcing a specific internal gearbox or drivetrain component for your GT-R, stick to R35-specific parts and confirm compatibility with a breaker using your exact model year and any part numbers you have to hand.