Resurfacing a fidanza
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Resurfacing a fidanza
I know a flywheel needs a resurface from time to time... But, actually I don't know what this means
What are they doing?? What is the process and how long will it last?
Furthermore.. where can you get a resurface (for a fidanza) rr-racing has it for 68 bucks
Thanks
What are they doing?? What is the process and how long will it last?
Furthermore.. where can you get a resurface (for a fidanza) rr-racing has it for 68 bucks
Thanks
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Re: Resurfacing a fidanza
They machine the surface the clutch holds against, meaning they cut it to be perfectly flat and shiny again. Bring it to any machine shop, mine cost $30. I would say only do it if you're getting a new clutch, because the clutch you have has its 'groove' cut into it, and probably won't hold as well if you machine that groove out.
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Re: Resurfacing a fidanza
You cant resurface a aluminum flywheel.
Change the face plate
Change the face plate
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KLZE, Fidanza flywheel, KL31 CAMs, South Bend Stage I Clutch, Pacesetter STS, SS AutoChromes, Magnaflow muffler, 2.25' Exhaust, CAI, Blaster Coil HEI, KLDE Valvetrain, 5 Speed Swap
1993 MX3 GS
KLZE, Fidanza flywheel, KL31 CAMs, South Bend Stage I Clutch, Pacesetter STS, SS AutoChromes, Magnaflow muffler, 2.25' Exhaust, CAI, Blaster Coil HEI, KLDE Valvetrain, 5 Speed Swap
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Re: Resurfacing a fidanza
Juans_93_MX3 wrote:You cant resurface a aluminum flywheel.
Change the face plate
VERY well said.
Its so easy to replace the plate.. its like 80 dllrs i think online. I got it at that site that sells probe gt parts. You are upposed to replace it everytime you replace the clutch.
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Re: Resurfacing a fidanza
But I will be adding a fidanza to my current setup without changing the clutch (only 15k old).
What needs to be done when changing the fidanza surface? Is it just unscrewing bolts and putting a new plate on there ?
What needs to be done when changing the fidanza surface? Is it just unscrewing bolts and putting a new plate on there ?
Re: Resurfacing a fidanza
Yup.WhiteFinish wrote:Is it just unscrewing bolts and putting a new plate on there ?
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Re: Resurfacing a fidanza
Yup
Also if you buy a Fidanza, buy it BRAND NEW! Not used.
I learned the hardway.
I have probably spent like $440 on my flywheel. $130 for the flywheel itself. $25 for a balance. $60 for a faceplate. And the rest because all of the holes were the 6 bolts go in, had bad threads. I had to get them drilled out, tapped and new coils put in.
Hey atleast I learned how to fix holes with bad threads though... But I feel like I dumbass.
If I got a brand new Fidanza, my KLZE/5spd swap wouldnt be taking so damn long. The flywheel would of came balanced, with a new faceplate. I also would have spent about $40 bucks less
Also if you buy a Fidanza, buy it BRAND NEW! Not used.
I learned the hardway.
I have probably spent like $440 on my flywheel. $130 for the flywheel itself. $25 for a balance. $60 for a faceplate. And the rest because all of the holes were the 6 bolts go in, had bad threads. I had to get them drilled out, tapped and new coils put in.
Hey atleast I learned how to fix holes with bad threads though... But I feel like I dumbass.
If I got a brand new Fidanza, my KLZE/5spd swap wouldnt be taking so damn long. The flywheel would of came balanced, with a new faceplate. I also would have spent about $40 bucks less
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KLZE, Fidanza flywheel, KL31 CAMs, South Bend Stage I Clutch, Pacesetter STS, SS AutoChromes, Magnaflow muffler, 2.25' Exhaust, CAI, Blaster Coil HEI, KLDE Valvetrain, 5 Speed Swap
1993 MX3 GS
KLZE, Fidanza flywheel, KL31 CAMs, South Bend Stage I Clutch, Pacesetter STS, SS AutoChromes, Magnaflow muffler, 2.25' Exhaust, CAI, Blaster Coil HEI, KLDE Valvetrain, 5 Speed Swap
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Re: Resurfacing a fidanza
So new friction plate and new balancing? (any machineshop can do this?)
I already bought it used, hopefully I will be more lucky than you.
I already bought it used, hopefully I will be more lucky than you.
Re: Resurfacing a fidanza
Nope. Machine shops that handle automotive machining services can. The non-automotive machine shop doesn't have the equipment to do it. I know because I had to pay an extra $40 to have one make a custom hub to bolt a flywheel in the lathe to be lightened.WhiteFinish wrote:(any machineshop can do this?)
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Re: Resurfacing a fidanza
Does anybody know a machine shop that can do this in San Diego?
Re: Resurfacing a fidanza
CCC might.
http://www.cccparts.com/stores.asp?state=CA" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
or...
Danblaus Transmission 2931 Dahlia St. - San Diego CA 92105 - 619 563 8619
They say they do.
http://www.cccparts.com/stores.asp?state=CA" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
or...
Danblaus Transmission 2931 Dahlia St. - San Diego CA 92105 - 619 563 8619
They say they do.
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Re: Resurfacing a fidanza
Thanks
I'll definitly give them a call.
But.. what do I ask them?? If they can balance a aluminium flywheel?
Sorry, but i am a bit of a noob in this area
I'll definitly give them a call.
But.. what do I ask them?? If they can balance a aluminium flywheel?
Sorry, but i am a bit of a noob in this area
Re: Resurfacing a fidanza
Tell them you have an aftermarket aluminum flywheel with a replacable friction surface that is worn that you plan on replacing. You would then like the balance checked and rebalanced if necessary.
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Re: Resurfacing a fidanza
Never balanced mine.. OOOOPS...
2 years running strong
2 years running strong
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MX-3 w/ curved neck millenia klde, boosted @ 5 psi. /bov and wastegate are good!/ nitto drag radial/ gutted interior/ millenia red top injectors, vortech fmu/aem wideband/ all bolts ons/ Car put together 100% by me. Mechanic? who needs a mechanic? ew.. real men work on their own cars!
MX-3 w/ curved neck millenia klde, boosted @ 5 psi. /bov and wastegate are good!/ nitto drag radial/ gutted interior/ millenia red top injectors, vortech fmu/aem wideband/ all bolts ons/ Car put together 100% by me. Mechanic? who needs a mechanic? ew.. real men work on their own cars!
Re: Resurfacing a fidanza
Hi guys,
You dont have to rebalance flywheels when changing the friction surface.
I also don't recommending machining the friction surface. Every time you machine it you increase the step height of the flywheel which actually reduces the effective pressure plate load.
In the end of the day it is easier to just pay the $68 inc. shipping!
Rafi
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You dont have to rebalance flywheels when changing the friction surface.
I also don't recommending machining the friction surface. Every time you machine it you increase the step height of the flywheel which actually reduces the effective pressure plate load.
In the end of the day it is easier to just pay the $68 inc. shipping!
Rafi
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