I have a 2008 Cooper S. I have 15% pulley and a cold air intake. I was wondering which clutch I should purchase.

 

Go with the stock clutch unless you have a specific reason for a high-performance clutch (like you autocross or drag race, and don't mind replacing clutches more often).

 

I think I would like to replace the clutch less often. I was trying to find something a little longer lasting. Also is a solid flywheel better than the dual mass fly wheel?

 

Stock is the longest lasting. You can do a flywheel conversion kit (HMS 7018) which will reduce your cost if you have the dreaded 'Chewbacca' chirp upon start-up.

 

Yeah it definitely has a squeal or a chirp as I take off from a red light or stop sign. How long will the clutch last in this condition? I just want to know how much time I might have. I would love to wait until it gets warmer out. I have just over 40,000 miles on it.

 

That is one beast of a job to change the clutch. Are you replacing it yourself?
Just curious as to the length of time to do it as mine will be needing a clutch soon.

 

I plan on doing it myself. I have no idea how long it will take. I hope to knock it out in about 3-4 hours.

 

From what I've been told its a 12-14 hour job which requires removing the front bumper. If you can do it in 3-4 hours, YOU DA MAN!

 

You'd be a hell of a wrench if you could do it in 3-4 hours. It's impossible to tell how long it will last: could be a day, could be a year.

 

Most of the "chewbacca" noises are a VERY early indicator, mine lasted another 20kmiles and even then was strong, it was a bushing that failed, dealer helped me out at 65k.

Clutches are rough, you have to take the car to "Service level 1", which means removing the bumper cover, bumper, radiator, and pulling the condenser out of the way, before you're even at the point you can BEGIN the clutch job! While in there, check all vacuum/boost hoses (good time to install the boost gauge!), perhaps consider re-oiling the supercharger, replacing the water pump, and checking/replacing the t-stat.

But you shouldn't have to do that for another few 10's of thousands of miles, barring drag racing or abuse or bad luck!

 

Not to disregard anything Helix is saying, but I recently installed a Valeo clutch in an '02S and the owner LOVES it. It came with a solid flywheel and everything you needed to change it, and was about half the cost of an OEM replacement. We got it from Way Motor Works.

The owner reports that it reminds him of his old Honda, light, positive engagement and very smooth.....he has a 15% pulley too.....

 

i can get you a great deal on any Flywheel or clutch you want! OEM or Aftermarket! PM me

 

What are the Pros and Cons of going with the solid flywheel? Besides the cost.

 

We've had great luck with the Valeo conversion kit.

The pros are it is cheaper, a little lighter by a couple pounds, and the flywheel is solid so it won't fail like the dual mass.
Cons, the only one they claim is it is louder. But I can tell you I've installed 30+ of these and you really have to pay attention to notice anything different about it.