Aluminum Flywheel vs. Chromoly Flywheel ???
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Aluminum Flywheel vs. Chromoly Flywheel ???
Looking to get aftermarket flywheel to replace the stock ITR one I have. Any problems with the Fidanza 7.5 Aluminum Flywheel. Did some search on good google and found this.
The flywheel is a featherweight 10.5 pounds, and unlike most aluminum flywheels of the past, features a rebuildable friction surface, which extends the life of the flywheel, eliminating resurfacing when the disc is replaced. One concern common with aluminum flywheels is loosening due to expansion and contraction in addition to sub standard flywheel bolts. Fidanza explained to us that this problem has been addressed by creating the previously mentioned multi piece design as well as including extremely high grade hardware. Even still, it is always a good idea to use thread locker when installing.
^^^ Was a review from the EvolutionM.net
Is that the only problem with Aluminum Flywheels?
- Also can this be solved with Blue loctite, and ARP Fylwheel bolts?
- Have Fidanza really fixed this problem?
What about Chromoly Flywheels? from what I know there's no problems with it, but haven't see any 7.5 single disk flywheels.
The car is a Integra, B-series, Street/Drag.
Any input would be great. THANKS
The flywheel is a featherweight 10.5 pounds, and unlike most aluminum flywheels of the past, features a rebuildable friction surface, which extends the life of the flywheel, eliminating resurfacing when the disc is replaced. One concern common with aluminum flywheels is loosening due to expansion and contraction in addition to sub standard flywheel bolts. Fidanza explained to us that this problem has been addressed by creating the previously mentioned multi piece design as well as including extremely high grade hardware. Even still, it is always a good idea to use thread locker when installing.
^^^ Was a review from the EvolutionM.net
Is that the only problem with Aluminum Flywheels?
- Also can this be solved with Blue loctite, and ARP Fylwheel bolts?
- Have Fidanza really fixed this problem?
What about Chromoly Flywheels? from what I know there's no problems with it, but haven't see any 7.5 single disk flywheels.
The car is a Integra, B-series, Street/Drag.
Any input would be great. THANKS
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i have ran my alum. 7.5 lb flywheel forever now with zero issues no locktite and oem flywheel bolts . but if u want extra reasurance for your own peace of mind yes locktite and arp flywheel bolts would be plenty in my opinion atleast .
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What sort of power are you making.
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If you want extra insurance, Evolution Industries makes a FORGED 6061-T6 aluminum flywheel that has better resistance to thermal expansion than the average flywheel made out of BILLET 6061-T6 aluminum.
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I am running a Stage 4 Bully Performance Clutch . Never had a single problem with it, running on 24.5 M/T slicks and preloading. Single disk clutches are way better than people think.
http://www.bullyclutch.com/stage4.html
http://www.bullyclutch.com/stage4.html
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yea i just noticed your power i would def reccomend the exedy twin disk .iam running it in the evo and its very streetable its not near as harsh as my old clutchmasters twin disk was . the pedal isnt stupid stiff either . so if i was in your shoes i would get the exedy twin disk .its a nice piece if my single disc gos in my ek iam going to run one in it also . so both my cars would be running it..thats how much i like it
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Yeah Twin Disk is something i'll look into the future after I max out my GT35R, and go GT42R. At this point a Twin Disk won't help my cause.
Any other input on Aluminum and chromoly flywheels would be great. Thanks
Any other input on Aluminum and chromoly flywheels would be great. Thanks
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correct me if im wrong but i believe loctite isn't intended for use on engines.
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The fidanza works great my friend has one on his turbo civic. I used to have the evolution flywheel 7.5lb and that thing cracked in less than a week it was junk should have gone with the fidanza.
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wow that sucks! where exactly did it crack at? from what allmotorrandy says.... those things are supposed to be forged....
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there is loctite on engine bolts directly from honda, and is listed in the FSM about putting thread locker on certain bolts, and honda sells their own thread locker
so yeah...its fine on engines
so yeah...its fine on engines
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theres different color locktites me myself and ive heard of many others on this forum using it on specific bolts that are known to back out on cetain parts .
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Yeah FIDANZA it is :D.
BTW
Blue Tread Lock- Moderate Vibration, not high temperature. -- Perfect for Flywheels bolts
Red Tread Lock- High temperature, high vibration. needs to be heated to remove. Overkill for flywheel bolts
BTW
Blue Tread Lock- Moderate Vibration, not high temperature. -- Perfect for Flywheels bolts
Red Tread Lock- High temperature, high vibration. needs to be heated to remove. Overkill for flywheel bolts
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YEA IF UR DEAD SET ON USING IT USE BLUE BUT LIKE I SAID oem BOLTS ARE HOLDING 460WHP HERE FOR 2 YEARS NOW DAILY DRIVER LOL
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[quote=Boosted_01 R;36638221]Hey "turbo97coupe" since you daily drive your car. You have any problems with idling, with the flywheel being that light? Thanks[/quote
nope i never had any idling issues from the flywheel. i ran it before i was boosted also with no idling issues either just quicker revving . which i would not call a bad thing lol
nope i never had any idling issues from the flywheel. i ran it before i was boosted also with no idling issues either just quicker revving . which i would not call a bad thing lol
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