I need a new clutch in my '90 Accord EX and I am thinking of going with an aftermarket clutch such as Exedy or Clutch Masters. Does anyone have any experience with aftermarket clutches?

I am also thinking of buying a lightweight flywheel. Does this make that big of a difference? If it does, I think the savings in labor cost would be worth it, considering that the transmission would already be disconnected when replacing the clutch.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by blueaccord90 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I need a new clutch in my '90 Accord EX and I am thinking of going with an aftermarket clutch such as Exedy or Clutch Masters. Does anyone have any experience with aftermarket clutches?

I am also thinking of buying a lightweight flywheel. Does this make that big of a difference? If it does, I think the savings in labor cost would be worth it, considering that the transmission would already be disconnected when replacing the clutch.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Yes, I have maybe a little experience with clutches... No comment on your choices.
A lighter flywheel will give you quicker throttle response which you will especially notice in the first two gears as quicker acceleration/deceleration. The tradeoff is that a lighter flywheel is harder on clutch discs and a little more difficult to drive from a stop (easier to stall).

 

i would opt for a lightened flywheel..maybe something not so much as the stock does but not like a paper weight other anything..something around 11lbs? i have no idea how much the stock accord flywheel weighs but my old golf's flywheel weighed in close to 30lbs.

 

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