I'll be installing a JDM FD this winter, and I have an Exedy organic with about 3000 miles on it. I know I should throw the flywheel on while the tranny is out, as I don't plan on having to drop it again, this will complete my driveline mods. I heard about some flywheels having problems with the gear teeth. I thought it was Spoon that was mentioned, and also heard they improved their design to fix the problem.

Basically I'm looking for you imput as to what flywheel I should get. I'd like Chromoly (the best right?), and the Spoon is pretty well priced as the chromolies go.

I've read it before, but I'd also like to compare/contrast chromoly vs. aluminum.
Also, if there are any other flywheels for a decent price that you guys/gals have been pleased with, please share your experience.

 

i've heard that lightening the factory flywheel is a good option. any thoughts on this guys?

 

From speaking with my dealer, I got the impression that they were hesitant to even resurface it, much less lighten it. I was told stories of wapage. However, when (another dealer) installed my clutch, they were confident to resurface the flywheel, told me about they had it done on a "special" stone cutter, as opposed to a brake lathe.

 

"special stone cutter" = twice the cost in labor.

its like when you buy a used car from a car lot "those arent dents, those are speed pockets"

 

I have had the spoon flywheel since early spring and have no problems wih the starter, maybe 4000 miles since then.

Mattj

 

How much does the spoon weigh? EDIT sorry for being lazy 4.2kg = 9.24lbs.

What clutch are you using matt?


[Modified by sackdz, 2:30 PM 11/1/2001]

 

ACT XTSS, Extreme pressure plate, street organic disc, chirps into 4th

Mattj

 

Anyone have anything to add on the chromoly/alum difference?

 

I have the Exedy race clutch and chromoly flywheel. I do have the starter once in a blue moon, but I don't really mind. It will just need couple of cranking to start it up. But if you're really concern about it, just get the Civic Si(R) starter and the problem's solved.

 

i think it's the jun flywheel that is having problems with the starter...a friend has it and that 's what he told me.
i'm planning on getting the spoon one myself.

 

I also heard that the early spoon versions had grinding problems, but they fixed the design and all it good now

 

Fidanza 7lb aluminum flywheel
ACT HDSS

 

i werk at a tranny shop and it is safe to resuface an itr flywheel quite a bit... the stone cutter = one of the most expensive tools in a shop... but it's well worth it. um... uhhh.... ACT = flywheels? sorry i'm not up on the drivetrain stuffs

 

Heh, I just noticed Spoon's website had it's flywheel listed $25 cheaper than some of our vendor-members. Interesting.

Well I have decided on the Spoon, and found it for only $340, I'm happy with that.
Thanks for everyone's input.

Nobody knows ther difference between chromoly and aluminum?

 

There are a dozen 's in the area with JUN Ultra Lightweight Flywheels, and everyone seems to like them. I have driven 3 of the Type R's w/ these flywheels and I was very impressed. I have one myself on my LS powered EF. Not saying that the other brands are bad, but JUN is definatly a good one.