hey guys

i have a 86 GXL na, with a header, straight pipe to corksport catback, intake, SAFC2 tuned, new plug wires etc etc...

im wondering if when i do my clutch upgrade, is the extra money for a lightened flywheel worth it??

i want to be able to FEEL the difference, since it is gonna cost me like 500 bucks to do...


thanks,

Cam

 

yes

 

Yep I think so too. You will reach top speed faster, but you will lose low end torque. The reason all car manufacturers don't include a real flywheel from the factory is becuase they are trying to maintain a good balance of drivability and performance. With a lighter flywheel you'll lose some low end drivability becuase of the weight loss, but you will accelerate faster. Just launch at a higher rpm I spose

I think the real question is, what flywheel to choose?
I've been looking at the RB sport flywheel I believe its called, something like 17lbs instead of the stock 24. The really light one is too expensive.

 

No you won't.
You will lose recipricating inertia.

 

But it's awesome as hell. From a stop, flooring it you're at 7.5k before you even realize it. I love it!

 

i REALLY don't think it's worth it. but that's just my opinion..

 

that's sooo true

 

What's is that?

 

I guess. But after going with an aluminum, I'll never use anything else. Once you get used to it (like a day or two) the driveability is awesome, it's fun, and it becomes smooth as silk.

For reference for the Turbo guys out there, the ACT 9 prolite (9 lb.) flywheel is cheaper than the RB steel (17 lb.) flywheel. I wish ACT had made this one for N/A's too

 

you know. maybe i just don't think it's worth it cause of the price and what a PITA it is to install it. don't get me wrong, it IS an awsome piece to have and i'm gonna wish i had it on my car once i get it running. but i think the only way it would be WORTH it is if i got one for $150-200 and the motor was already out of the car.

 

i got the mazda trix light steel flywheel and its cool. i get up throught the rpm range allot faster but i think there might be somthing wrong with mine cuz my top end in first is 35 ish when before it was 40 ish

 

Yah, it's all preference.

I just cant stand the stock flywheel, I'd prefer a steel one over stock if I couldn't get an aluminum. Any reduction in the weight is worth it to me, but that's just me

 

I dont see how that is, I have a Exedy 9lb flywheel in my Impreza and it made no difference in the top speed of a gear, you're not changing gear ratios or redline or anything.. They do make driving alot smoother and flooring it in 1st and second gear is alot more fun