yeah i have heard different things about a light fly wheel.. Some peolpe say a lighter fly wheel that is about 8 lbs will make u rev up faster and acc. faster but they sayed you lose mid and top end power is this true ?? they also say since it revs faster it takes the rpms down faster so when you shift you have to shift fast.. or something like that can anyone tell me some good flywheels for a acura integra ls ? is buying a flywheel worth it ?

 

anyone ?

 

It really depends on what type of application you are going for. What are you goals for your car?

A lighter flywheel will do everything that you said. Basically, just so you know, you are increasing the "mechanical advantage" of the motor. You are making it easier for the motor to turn the tranny/wheels, etc....thus making it appear faster in acceleration.

Depending on the weight of this flywheel, the rpms can also drop faster. If it's not too much lighter most people can't even tell that much during the "drop." If it's very light, you can tell, plus it's even hard to shift (you have to shift fast so you don't get a jerk).

A lighter flywheel may or may not be good for what your final goal is for your car. See what you want to do and then see if a lighter flywheel is right for you.

 

no you don't lose any power at all. you'll actually accelerate faster and have better top end due to the less weight that you'll have to spin. the only down fall of the lighter flywheel is revs drop a bit faster and you'll consume a tiny bit more gas.

 

I have a Exedy flywheel and have had it for 3 yrs. on my B18B! I love it!

 

I have the fidanza 7.5 lbs. and it is for sale, the mid range is not good.
I MY opinion. But the revs are crazy!

 

flywheels are good on heavier cars.. i had one on my 300z tt and i could def. feel a huge acceleration increase (considering stock was 30lbs!). but it wont be as much on a tegra.. they are expensive too.. i'm waiting until i need a clutch and will buy both at the same time to save money on parts & labor. also make sure you get a good one, because the jim wolf flywheel i had heat warped and ate up my clutch!

 

i have a 12.5 lbs wheel on my b18b DA with bolt ons... im not too fond of it cause the rpm's anrent really that quick and the rpms drop friggin fast. With the geaing of the ls tranny its really shitty. and traffic sux gotta give it gas

 

to shamoo..he knows so godamn much..hats off to u..

 

if i get a flywheel would i need to get a new clucth ? is it better to buy them at the same time ??? what are good flywheels so they dont wrap and eat the clutch away

 

advantages
7 pounder
revs harder and heats up quickly race application
12 pounder
revs heat is low daily driving

and its always good to match the flywheel w/new clutch....

 

i saw no disadvantages
i have the exedy lightweight
and i love it, no regrets

 

Does anyone make a 9 or 10 pounder?

 

Does the car run rougher with a new flywheel? Seems to me like it would, since the flywheel is used to smooth out the operation of the engine.

 

is 8lb flywheel considered a race flywheel?

im gona get a clutch and flywheel when i swap my LS tranny for a B16 tranny. EXEDY stage 1 clutch and probably ACT 12lb Street flywheel. i was also look n at the 8 lb flywheels from exedy. should i stick with the 12lb one?

 

I have a 7lb flywheel on my Ls integra, and I am lovin it. The pros are the car accelerates faster, I can shift faster due to the faster drop in rpm's. Downside is that due to the motor's loss in rotating weight its desire to stay spinning is reduced, that means that on highway driving and such, the wind drag and wind bursts make the motor have to use more gas to keep its current speed, this in turn reduces my fuel acconomy. But anyone who wants to drive a faster car kinda expects the last one.

 

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Exedy makes a 9lb flywheel! 4.1kg = 9.04Lbs

It is made of Chromoly Steel, so it doesnt warp and can be machined when you change clutches!

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I can not complain, I love my Exedy flywheel to!

 

itr flywheel mated to an exedy organic on my car, 92gsr.
very streetable since the itr flywheel is 15lbs so its not too harsh of a drop in rpms when slowing down but accelerates a little faster since oem was 19lbs. plus you get honda oem quality.

 

I got the 12.5lb ACT streetlight flywheel, and my friend has the 8lb ACT prolight. They are both excellent, and gave our cars more acceleration. There is some drivability loss do to the rpms dropping so fast between shifts, but you get used to it. It's not bad, and I have no complaints. I've used it for like two years now, and haven't had the first problem.

 

i recently bought an exedy stage 1 clutch and 9 lb. flywheel and i love it, you do have to shift a little bit quicker to keep it smooth but i found it very easy to get used to

 

I think it will help, and possibly add fuel economy if you drive it the same way... Less rotating mass means less hp needed, so possibly a lower shift point as well...

Ill be able to test this in a few years, or once I start needing a new clutch.

-Ryan

 

i had an ACT prolite, nothing to complain about, better high end but lost some torque tho

 

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I also have a fidanza flywheel the 7.5 one. I like it, it revs fast and rpms down fast too

 

is the itr flywheel a direct bolt on? sorry for my noobility , what car is itr? i see people talk about it all the time is that the jdm 3g teg, also if update a lighter flywheel, say 12lb 14lb what kind clutch should be used , i see stage 1 2 3 4, i just dont know the differences what should i use for a daily car?

 

LOL
ITR= Integra Type R

For a Daily I'd use a 12lb flywheel. If you wanna go all motor, you want a 8lb flywheels, if you want boost I'd probably stay a little heavier because you don't want to lose the revs cuz that's where all your power is.

If it's just a Daily though, I'd probably stay stock to keep your gas mileage to where you want it.

Building a daily sux. Buy a cheap beater for a daily if you wanna build something if you can afford it.