AznPhoenix

is it a big advantage to use a counterweight on the act lightweight flywheel? I heard using a lightweight flywheel is bad on the fd, but will the counterweight more than enough compensate by adding more rotational mass?

93BlackFD

uhh, you *HAVE* to use a counterweight, otherwise you won't have a motor

the stock flywheel has a counterweight built in, aftermarket ones do not

rynberg

You have to run a counterweight when running an aftermarket flywheel. A light flywheel is not good for drag racing, but that goes for any car. If you had "heard" a light flywheel is bad for an FD, why would you still consider one?

AznPhoenix

js saying since the FD i have alrdy has a lightweight flywheel... is this really that bad? to have a lightweight flywheel?

Mahjik

iTrader: (1)

Bad? No

Appropiate for the application?

That depends on what you do with the car. As rynberg already pointed out, they are not ideal for drag racing.

AznPhoenix

are they ideal for anything? n about them not being appropriate for drag racing, how much of a dif does a lightweight flywheel make over a stock 1?

93BlackFD

get a twin plate clutch and call it a day, you get the benefits of sprung hubs, the benefits of great grip, and a lighter rotating assembly

i don't know why you guys mess around with lightweight flywheels and calf building pressure plates and clutch discs that chatter your guts out

Mahjik

iTrader: (1)

Because they are ideal for track bound FD's.


AznPhoenix,

Read the last post I made in your old thread:
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/flywheel-clutch-306762/

AznPhoenix

wat would be a better track bound fd? twins or a single turbo?

Mahjik

iTrader: (1)

It's personal preference. There are several single and twin turbo'd track FD's here on the forum. However, for a track bound FD, that's the least of your worries. You'll need to get your cooling set first for both coolant and oil, as well as a decent IC.

AznPhoenix

ok thnx