Clutch and Flywheel

purplemx3gs · Post by **purplemx3gs** » June 26th, 2006, 11:27 am

Quick question::: Do you need a higher performance clutch then OEM to have an ACT Lightened Flywheel? I dont want to have to buy a Stage 1 or 2 clutch just to have a lightened Flywheel and i need a new flywheel so it makes sense to put in a performance one to give more power....I just cant really afford a performance clutch and all that installed too. So basiclly what im saying is, i want to have a new Exedy Clutch (OEM) and an ACT PROLITE FLYWHEEL...

mxmaz · Post by **mxmaz** » June 26th, 2006, 11:48 am

That will work fine. But if money is an issue then you should be able to have your flywheel resurfaced for cheap(less then $100). No need to spend $400 on a lightweight flywheel thats not really going to benefit you much and will make the car less streetable. I would take that money and pick up a klde engine.

purplemx3gs · Post by **purplemx3gs** » June 26th, 2006, 12:59 pm

what do you mean by less streetable, doesnt a lightened flywheel give you more power and acceleration?

purplemx3gs · Post by **purplemx3gs** » June 26th, 2006, 1:01 pm

also how much is a KLDE Engine?

Post by **Custommx3** » June 26th, 2006, 1:26 pm

Depends...

Check your local junkyards for a 93+ mx6/probe GT/626 V6
there are a few other cars, but those are the most common. You could go with a 95 millenia also.

mxmaz · Post by **mxmaz** » June 26th, 2006, 1:38 pm

By less streetable i mean the lightweight flywheel makes the car harder to drive. It doesnt add power it just allows the engine to rev up and down faster. Won't really make you any faster in the quarter mile though.

The price of a klde will vary. Junkyards here in Canada are way overpriced but you should be able to get one in good shape for around $500 through private sale. Bolt it on and you got an extra 35hp and 45tq.

garfy1981 · Post by **garfy1981** » June 26th, 2006, 1:39 pm

I freeeeking love my fidenza flywheel from rr-racing.com also coupled it to the CM stage 2 clutch. Neither makes the car a pain to drive and it seems to get the power to the wheels easier than before.
I cant comment on the difference felt on the k8 as i put in my clutch and fly the same time as the Ze engine.

But lightened flys get a thumbs up from me !!

oh and even if you decide to change for a klde or klze at a later date you can still swap the fly onto the new engine so its not money down the drain so to speak. If you change to a de or ze your need to upgrade clutch anyhow and your also have to change the fly surface in doing so.

hgallegos915 · Post by **hgallegos915** » June 26th, 2006, 8:12 pm

yes flywheel is sexy.. and it DID improoveon my 1/4 mile...

a good chunk. revs so sexy . worth every penny.