counter weight question
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counter weight question
i just bought a 9lb flywheel for my s5 TII motor and it didnt come with a counter weight. what do i need to buy or is there a stock one already on it?
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You need the Auto tranny counterwieght for S5......I go to MT for info like this.
http://mazdatrix.com/flywheel.htm
http://mazdatrix.com/flywheel.htm
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ok so if i have this right there are no stock counterweights? the flywheel is the counter weight correct? and flywheel weight dosent matter when chosing a counterweight the only differnce is s4 or s5?
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No.
Vehicles with *automatic transmissions* come with those rear counterweights.
No stock Turbo II in the USA would come with a stock rear counterweight due to the fact that they were all manual transmissions.
Now, here's the fun part...
Turbo versus non-turbo rotors are the exact same weight for identical years.
Therefore, any 1986 - 1988 FC non-turbo equipped with an automatic transmission would have a rear counterweight.
This 1986 - 1988 FC non-turbo rear countweight can be used on any 1986 - 1988 FC turbo using an aftermarket flywheel that requires it.
The same goes for 1989 - 1991 models...
For a manual transmission vehicle, yes.
Yes it does.
See above.
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Vehicles with *automatic transmissions* come with those rear counterweights.
No stock Turbo II in the USA would come with a stock rear counterweight due to the fact that they were all manual transmissions.
Now, here's the fun part...
Turbo versus non-turbo rotors are the exact same weight for identical years.
Therefore, any 1986 - 1988 FC non-turbo equipped with an automatic transmission would have a rear counterweight.
This 1986 - 1988 FC non-turbo rear countweight can be used on any 1986 - 1988 FC turbo using an aftermarket flywheel that requires it.
The same goes for 1989 - 1991 models...
the flywheel is the counter weight correct?
and flywheel weight dosent matter when chosing a counterweight the only differnce is s4 or s5?
See above.
-Ted
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ok thanks for the info i always thought S4 and S5 turbo motors had the same rotor weight, i thought only N/A s5 had those light weight rotors. so im looking for a counter weight for a 89-91 automatic....
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yes.. just forget all the other crap here it is cut and dry
ONLY automatics had rear counterweights
IF you buy a lightweight flywheel you need a rear counterweight
You NEED the counterweight off the SAME SERIES car
You have S5 manual trans so u need S5 auto trans REAR counterweight.
ONLY automatics had rear counterweights
IF you buy a lightweight flywheel you need a rear counterweight
You NEED the counterweight off the SAME SERIES car
You have S5 manual trans so u need S5 auto trans REAR counterweight.
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Counterweights are here: http://www.mazdatrix.com/b5.htm
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yes.. just forget all the other crap here it is cut and dry
ONLY automatics had rear counterweights
IF you buy a lightweight flywheel you need a rear counterweight
You NEED the counterweight off the SAME SERIES car
You have S5 manual trans so u need S5 auto trans REAR counterweight.
ONLY automatics had rear counterweights
IF you buy a lightweight flywheel you need a rear counterweight
You NEED the counterweight off the SAME SERIES car
You have S5 manual trans so u need S5 auto trans REAR counterweight.
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ok good cause thats what i just ordred today..thanks for the help guys. i did do a search and i found alot of missimformation and random crap so i hope this thread helps more people that arent sure what counterweight to use. thanks again
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so you really think i need to use red loctite? what if i ever need to change the flywheel?
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ok so after spending 3 hours trying to get the flywheel nut off i finally got it.. but i bought some bolts to bolt the flywheel to the counterweight they where made for a toyota corrolla flywheel and ive heard you can use them for the counterweight but when i put it all together the bolts were a little too long and they bottomed out on the rear housing and the flywheel wouldnt turn..ive heard of other people using these so whats the problem? im gonna try to put washers on the bolts to space them a little but i dont know if it will space them enough.
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