So I just was looking for low-buck upgrades for the FD, and it seems that a flywheel (coupled with my C's STS) is a good move. Can anyone enlighten me on these things? Wo they break? Worth the Money? Hard to install? Do I need any other parts 'as long as I'm in there?' I have a ~6,000 mi old reman and clutch. I heard one should replace the counterweight with the new flywheel? I'm a little lost. There is no real hurry here since I still haven't finished paying for some old parts (Justin, I swear.. tomorrow.. lol).

 

the stock flywheel has a counterweight built in so the lightweight ones require you to use an auto tranny counterweight.

 

Thanks!!!

 

I would look at the new ACT flywheels before an aluminum one. Available in 2 weights, one piece chromoly instead of steel bolted to aluminum. Also a hell of a lot cheaper. ($200 vs $400)



I'm thinking I'll get the Pro-lite this winter while I've got the engine apart.

 

how much is the ACT ??? $200 only ????? if so i am getting one!

 

Horsepowerfreaks has 'em for $204.



Comparing ACT clutch prices between Horsepowerfreaks and RX7Trix tells me RX7Trix can probably set you up for about $210, since they carry ACT already.

 

hmmmm... Sound's like a deal to me! I'll be doing that ASAP.

 

I could be wrong but I thought I was told the chrome molly flywheels are "not" rebuildable, hence the lower price. I have no idea if they can be resurfaced or not, maybe someone else does? On the aluminum ones, the center peice can be replaced. ...anyone know any different?

 

It's not 'rebuildable', it is one piece like a stock one after all. You should be able to resurface it, but how many times is a good question.



Can you resurface an aluminum one, or do you have to buy a new friction surface every time?

 

Last night I was talking with Loi and he was explaining to me that a lightweight flywheel (with a short throw shifter or not) is a PITA to drive, especially the 8.8 lb ones. He did mention some kind of steel lightweight (~8 lb) flywheel. Maybe my Bel-Tone wasn't turned up, but I coulda sworn.. Anyone heard of a steel lightweight flywheel? I'm confused.



I've never seen a lightweight flywheel in person, so I have no idea on the resurfacing questions. How often does that need to be performed, anyhow? I mean, how often does the friction surface fail on a lightweight flywheel? I can't imagine it'd be much, unless using an extreme HD clutch.



It doesn't make a whole lot of sense to say a cromoly is cheaper because it's not resurfaceable. A flywheel is a wear item just like the clutch is. If it were cheaper due to that limitation, that would essentially mean that the company is hedging profits on repeat customers - which would be a mistake for a niche part like a lightweight flywheel. I would assume it is less expensive because cromoly is cheaper to manufacture.