Lightened Flywheel? which one?
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Re: Lightened Flywheel? which one? (huk)
Toda is aluminum, which is prone to warping due to exposure to moisture... rare, but it happens... 
Exedy, Comptech, Zex, and ClutchMaster (i think) all have Chro-Moly flywheels available... chro-moly isn't prone to warping and lasts longer under hard driving conditions. The TODA, JUN, etc... flywheels trhat are made of aluminum are great for a race car since race cars aren't usually exposed to moisture, and when they are it's only for a short time period. They are replaced after every race anyway, so...
-Erik
Exedy, Comptech, Zex, and ClutchMaster (i think) all have Chro-Moly flywheels available... chro-moly isn't prone to warping and lasts longer under hard driving conditions. The TODA, JUN, etc... flywheels trhat are made of aluminum are great for a race car since race cars aren't usually exposed to moisture, and when they are it's only for a short time period. They are replaced after every race anyway, so...
-Erik
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Re: Lightened Flywheel? which one? (Pb_Foot)
clutchmaster fidanza and jackson racing are all aluminum
lighter weight but people say there prone to warpin that just may be one of those honda tech myths floating around though
lighter weight but people say there prone to warpin that just may be one of those honda tech myths floating around though
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Re: Lightened Flywheel? which one? (JCushing)
ok, i wasn't sure about the CM flywheel, thanks for verifying that... as for the aluminum warping... i am pretty sure that is accurate... that's why some people have complained about the starter gear grinding when starting... the flywheel was warped... in every case it was an aluminum one. i actually heard this the first time at the shop that does all my work. they carry everything from JUN to Exedy to CM, but they strongly suggested staying away from aluminum fw's on a daily driver or if you plan on juicing your engine.... in which case don't get anything TOO light for your spray. Chro-Moly works though, that's all I know... never heard of any problems with them so I'm stickin with my Exedy.
-Erik
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Re: Lightened Flywheel? which one? (G2LSS)
Thank you for the correction. I was almost certain it was aluminum... i guess i have it confused. sorry about that. i'm just trying to get the point accross that the aluminum flywheels seems to be problematic on daily drivers. sorry if i mmislead anyone about the material of which the flywheels are made of.
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Re: Lightened Flywheel? which one? (G2LSS)
BTW Pb_Foot, thanks for the info on aluminum flywheels because I had no clue about that. 
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Re: Lightened Flywheel? which one? (dubster99)
well, thanks a lot for the responses guys!
really helped me out a lot.
i've been hearing many good things about the fidanza.
how much is it and is it CM?
really helped me out a lot.
i've been hearing many good things about the fidanza.
how much is it and is it CM?
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Re: Lightened Flywheel? which one? (comptechgsr)
i'm very happy with my exedy, its 9lb and $100 less than the Toda. from what i've heard they come out of the same wharehouse. If you want to spend the 450 then go with toda. The type R is still 15lb and you wont really feel much difference. Same thing with fidanza and CM, theyre made by the same people but the CW is 100 less.
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Re: Lightened Flywheel? which one? (mattL)
I'm extremely happy with my Exedy cromaly flywheel.
I'm putting in an Exedy street clutch as well once I get the ACT out.
I will also be rebuilding my GSR tranny with B16A-ITR 1-5th gears and adding in a JDM 4.785 FD as well.....
My car will come even more alive!
I'm putting in an Exedy street clutch as well once I get the ACT out.
I will also be rebuilding my GSR tranny with B16A-ITR 1-5th gears and adding in a JDM 4.785 FD as well.....
My car will come even more alive!
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Re: Lightened Flywheel? which one? (VTEC-MAN95GSR)
How much is the CM and the Exedy FL? How light are they? Btw, does anyone know a good place I can get it for cheap not too expensive with excellent service? Thanks.
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Re: Lightened Flywheel? which one? (teg92)
Anybody have any experiences to share about switching from a stock 19lb LS flywheel to a 15lb ITR flywheel?
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Re: Lightened Flywheel? which one? (non-VTEC)
I just got my clutch and flywheel put in yesterday morning..
I got the Exedy organic clutch with CM Wluminum flywheel @ 7.5 lb
Had never heard of the moisture warping issue! Guess I have no choice but to keep an eye out for it. Haven't reved past 4000 rpm yet.. need tp break it in still...1000 kms of city driving to do.. I'll let you know what I find. Idle is normal, and in IMO the lighter the better... seems like the engine has come alive!
I got the Exedy organic clutch with CM Wluminum flywheel @ 7.5 lb
Had never heard of the moisture warping issue! Guess I have no choice but to keep an eye out for it. Haven't reved past 4000 rpm yet.. need tp break it in still...1000 kms of city driving to do.. I'll let you know what I find. Idle is normal, and in IMO the lighter the better... seems like the engine has come alive!