I'm probably going to have to have my clutch changed out and am thinking of having a light weight flywheel (probably Comptech) put in at the same time. I was wondering if those of you with lightweight flywheels notice any negative effects on drivability. Is the car significantly rougher to drive or have any problems keeping idle? I've heard that cars with light flywheels have a harder time keeping idle and are really rough with throttle changes. I'm just concerned because my car is a daily driver and isn't only driven by me. Thanks in advance.


[Modified by hecklervtec, 5:50 AM 6/24/2002]

 

It's fine for daily driving.

 

There are NO nagatives with lighter flywheels!

I repeat

There are NO nagatives with lighter flywheels!

 

i would concur watson

 

I think everyone should get a lightweight flywheel.

 

 

There will be if it's toooo light!!!! It's there for a purpose!!!

 

If anyone is interested I have a:

Clutch Masters Aluminum Flywheel for sale
I believe its 7-8Lbs.
Used for less than 4000 miles
In excellent condition
$215 shipped

 

Yeah, its there to act as a contact plate for the clutch and to absorb heat.
Neither of which need WEIGHT to do.

 

ditto!

And the comptech is a nice light one.

 

i agree

 

What is everyones thoughts on lightening a stock ITR flywheel to about 12 lbs?

 

i am Running the JUN lighweight. Its sooooo fun. It roars through gears. You feel the small loss in torque but dang! i wish i would have picked up the ultra lightweight. Highway racing with the flywheel.

 

Sorry for posting if you were being sarcastic, but i would think that

Weight = more dense = better heat absorbition...


and while also on topic...is fidanza flywheels any good? I've heard h-t members say good things before

-Rage

 

and you wonder why cops hate imports

 

Toda here and loving IT!!!


A.

 

ditto.

 

Comptech 6.75 Al, ACT HD Pressure Plate, Street/Strip Clutch.

Absoulty NO drivability problems.

It is 100% streetable with out changing your driving style what so ever!

 

RPMS go up faster and goes down faster also. It gets a little getting use to.

 

Just wonder if anyone had ever heard of stories of LFW exploede in high-rev imports? Anyhow, in our cars, it would rip through the passenger's compartment not the driver's right?


[Modified by nEoMuGen, 11:48 PM 6/24/2002]

 

WTF???!

*goes to cancel LFW order...*

 

MOST DEFINATELY!!!!!!!!!! get it.......its great.......

 

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WTF???!

*goes to cancel LFW order...* [/QUOTE]

Well, I've heard numerous stories about exploded fliywheels that cost human lives. But mostly on domestic cars so I wonder if anyone heard of such happening in high-reving imports...basically, the fw will rip through the cabin and it will cut you up in the body like a big ninja star. My friend's teacher's son died like that.

 

The stories about exploding flywheels is more in regards to a LIGHTENED factory unit--not an aluminum or chromoly aftermarket unit.

As for driveability, my 9.1 lb Exedy chromoly fly is 100% fine in normal driving conditions. It rocks on the dragstrip and road course!!!

Rgarding going too light, remember-- the damb clutch assembly is bolted to the flywheel as well, thus adding weight to the rotating assembly. The engine is spinning more than just the flywheel!

There is so much negative BS about lightweight flys...

 

Can someone explain then why the stock flywheels are so heavy then? Especially, the Si flywheel, which I weighed on the scale (16.9lbs!)

Shane, who can't wait to try his new Cusco clutch/flywheel