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Old 06-09-22, 08:39 AM
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New FC owner from the UK

Hi everyone, I've just recently bought a 1989 FC TII Convertible. I absolutely love the car and can't wait to work on it. Quick question- What is the best clutch setup including the flywheel for this car? It has a stock engine and I don't plan on doing any performance upgrades at the moment and it's not going to be doing much mileage. Thanks.
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Old 06-12-22, 01:36 PM
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welcome to the board.

any stock replacement clutch should do for what you've described (no plans to mod). as far as brands go, i guess i would look to Exedy, if you have that available, but again any decent replacement should be enough. for flywheel, lightweight steel would should be okay if you want a little more response, but if that does not appeal to you, then just clean up the stock one, inspect it and keep it if there's nothing wrong with it. i think RB has one, but i don't know what shipping/customs hassles you may or may not face.
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Recommend lightweight steel flywheel and an exedy or act oem or stage 1 clutch, stainless steel hydraulic hose.

I’ve ran the racing beat lightweight steel flywheel and it made a significant difference in higher rpm response and acceleration. Was easily streetable as it was my daily driver.

I have driven a buddies Acura rsx with a lightweight aluminum flywheel and I found that to be past the point of streetable.

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Old 06-14-22, 08:52 AM
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Hey thanks alot, I've ordered a new flywheel counterweight master and salve cylinder, pilot bearing and pilot bearing seal from The States I just need a clutch kit and flywheel now. I will probably go for Exedy and a lightweight steel flywheel.
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