Lighter flywheel on an I4?

by **thealkimo** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 6:39 pm

Hey everyone! I need a new clutch since mine is starting to slip

Is purchasing a lighter flywheel worth the $$$ on an I4? Or should I consider getting a better clutch system? Thanks for any input!

by **dan99solara** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 6:53 pm

deffinently a new clutch as opposed to a new flywheel. a new clutch feels so nice. i suggest getting an Exedy because i got one for my older acura and i love it. grips really good and holds good but is also really soft and lite. i dont think a lighter flywheel will do much. maybe if u had a really heavily modded car that drivetrain power loss was a big problem.

by **thealkimo** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 7:33 pm

Thanks for the info...I found an Exedy clutch kit for $180...pretty good compared to ACT and Clutchmasters $400...but the install is going to be killer...$700! Oh well, having some torque back is worth it.

by **dan99solara** » Wed Feb 11, 2004 4:56 pm

wow thats way too much for installation... i'd shop around before i settle for that much. it was like 300 for labor on my V6 acura legend....

by **adam2562** » Wed Feb 11, 2004 6:21 pm

i would definetly buy a lighter flywheel when u install a new clutch.. i haev a lightweight flywheel and love it.. if i drive another stick V6 Solara it feels a lot different...

by **dan99solara** » Wed Feb 11, 2004 7:58 pm

well hell yea he should get both if he can afford it, i thought he wanted either or. Hey Adam i love your car by the way, i have a 5speed v6 white one too, cept stock

. hey what are your 1/8 mile times do you know? also your 1/4. thanks a lot!

by **dan99solara** » Wed Feb 11, 2004 8:23 pm

oh yea and where did you buy your flywheel adam?

by **thealkimo** » Wed Feb 11, 2004 8:30 pm

Yeah, I wanted to do one or the other, sorta short on mula being a student and all

I just wanted to get the most worthwhile upgrade...thanks for the input, I think I'm just going to go with the Exedy clutch since it is most cost effective at this point and time.

by **thealkimo** » Wed Feb 11, 2004 8:30 pm

Oops, posted twice...can't seem to delete it...oh well

by **adam2562** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 7:23 am

in the 1/8 mile i ran i believe a 9.59 in the 1/4 mile i ran a 14.91... thealkimo if u do just get a clutch, make sure that whoever installs it either sends ur flywheel to a machine shop or trades it for another one at a machine shop. and i traded my ACT clutch for a flywheel with someone on the board. i forgot who. its worth it tho

by **cdssolara** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 5:25 pm

Yeah, the flywheel is a nice upgrade. I have a Fidanza, also, and it allows the engine to rev up more quickly. The only downside is that you sometimes have to rev higher before engaging the clutch, particularly on hills. However, I don't think it's worth the installation charge (unless it's a DIY) to install the flywheel only. Not enough bang for the buck, IMO. If you're already installing a new clutch, then definitely add the light flywheel. If you're choice is one or the other, get the clutch for sure.

by **dan99solara** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 5:31 pm

ok lemme see if im on the right track here. the lighter flywheel helps the engine rev more quickly which pretty much means your getting back lost drive-train hp... right? we have like 200 crank hp but at the wheels say its 170. now by installing a lighter flywheel, we make up some of that lost drivetrain horsepower so if you were to dyno you'd make maybe 175hp now?

by **cdssolara** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 10:23 pm

Yes, you're on the right track. The reduced mass of the light flywheel requires less energy to spin, so the engine's power is used more efficiently. I have no idea of what amount of crank hp is regained at the wheels compared to stock, though.

by **thealkimo** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 2:06 am

Change of plans...I found a few clutch specialists that will replace my clutch including parts and labor for $450. However, it's only $300 if I supply the clutch kit. Since I was originally expecting $700-$900 total, I'm probably going to get a higher performance clutch, that is if mine doesn't die before next weekend. Anyways, it sounds like Exedy is a safe decision, Centerforce also makes a clutch kit, but ACT doesn't appear to make one for the 2.2L Solara at all. Does anyone know anything about Centerforce clutches? Unfortunately, there is no warranty from the mechanic if I supply the clutch...is this really much of a risk to take? Thanks for your time.

Website · by **Turbosolara** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 4:01 pm

what about clutchmaster? those clutch from mr2 nonturbo should wok

Lighter flywheel on an I4?

Lighter flywheel on an I4?

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