Clutch Masters 89-98 Nissan Silvia 2.0L SR20DET FX400 Heavy Duty 8-Puck Sprung Ceramic Clutch Kit
Clutch Masters 06144-HDCL is the FX400 8-puck sprung ceramic clutch kit for the SR20DET Nissan Silvia, built for 1989-1998 S13 and S14 cars running the SR20DET engine and its matching rear-wheel-drive gearbox. If your turbo Silvia now slips in third and fourth on boost, smells hot after a drift session, or a fresh stock clutch gave up as soon as the boost controller went up, this is the kit that trades a little street manners for a big jump in clamp and heat resistance.
The SR20DET responds to bolt-ons and a bigger turbo quickly, and the factory clutch is the first part to complain. The FX400 pairs the Clutch Masters Power Plus I high-leverage heavy duty pressure plate with a sprung ceramic button disc, and Clutch Masters rates the system at a 170 percent increase in holding capacity over stock. That margin is what keeps the disc locked when a turbo SR spools hard mid-corner or on a clutch kick.
This is the 8-puck version. Clutch Masters builds the 8-puck disc as a segmented full face ceramic with a marcel cushion between the linings, which smooths engagement and keeps chatter to a minimum, and it says this disc is designed for street driven cars. The 6-puck FX400 (06144-HDC6) has no marcel, bites harder and may chatter in first and reverse. The sprung hub on both adds damping that a rigid race disc does not have, which matters on a daily driven S chassis.
Be realistic about the car. Clutch Masters states that ceramic discs are meant to raise holding capacity and durability, not service life, and are never recommended for stock or near stock vehicles. A Silvia with only an intake and exhaust will be happier with an organic or Fiber-Tough kit.
Do a load test: third gear from around 2,500 rpm, full throttle, and watch the tach against road speed. If rpm climbs on its own, the clutch is not holding. Rule out the hydraulics first, since a tired master or slave cylinder or old fluid can keep the plate from fully clamping or releasing. Check the bellhousing seam for oil from the rear main seal or the transmission input seal; oil will ruin a new disc in days. Our slipping diagnosis guide walks through the road test, and shift flare vs slip shows what true slip looks like on the gauge.
Our listing covers the 1989-1998 Nissan Silvia with the SR20DET and its transmission. Clutch Masters lists 06144-HDCL for the 1989-1998 SR20DET with transmission on all RWD cars and also for the 1999-2002 S15 Silvia Spec R 6-speed. Most of these cars have been swapped or modified, and US-market 240SX chassis often carry an imported SR20DET, so match the engine and gearbox actually in the car, not the chassis code on the title. If anything has been changed, send us your year, VIN and what engine and transmission are installed before ordering. The 6-puck version of this kit is listed here as Clutch Masters 06144-HDC6.
| Brand | Clutch Masters |
| Part number | 06144-HDCL |
| Fits | Clutch Masters 89-98 Nissan Silvia 2.0L SR20DET FX400 Heavy Duty 8-Puck Sprung Ceramic Clutch Kit |
| Vehicle fitment | Nissan Silvia (1989-1998) |
| Type | Clutch Kits - Single |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
Clutch Masters lists this kit for the SR20DET engine and transmission on RWD Silvia applications, so it follows the drivetrain rather than the badge. A 240SX with a complete SR20DET and its gearbox is the same combination, but send us your VIN and confirm the engine and transmission before ordering. A KA24 car with its original gearbox needs a different kit.
Both use the same Power Plus I pressure plate and a sprung ceramic disc. The 8-puck HDCL has a marcel cushion between the linings for smoother engagement and less chatter and is the one Clutch Masters designs for street driven cars. The 6-puck HDC6 has no marcel, engages more abruptly and may chatter in first and reverse.
Probably. Clutch Masters says ceramic discs are never recommended for stock or near stock cars, because easy street driving can shorten their life through harsh engagement. If the car is close to stock, an organic or Fiber-Tough kit is the better choice.
The flywheel is not included. It must be resurfaced to a clean, flat face or replaced, or the new disc will glaze or judder. Many SR20DET owners replace it with a lightweight steel or aluminum unit at the same time.
Clutch Masters lists 06144-HDCL for the 1999-2002 Silvia Spec R 6-speed as well as the 1989-1998 SR20DET cars. Our listing is written for the 1989-1998 range, so confirm your gearbox with us if you are fitting it to an S15.
Clutch Masters asks for at least 500 miles of normal stop-and-go driving before hard use, with no full-throttle shifts or compression braking during that period. Skipping break-in on a ceramic disc is a common cause of early chatter.
