Flywheels

[Enes]

ok, is it recomended to machine the fidanza flywheels?

i can get one used but should i just get a new friction plate or resurface this one..

it has about 8000 miles on it and it hasn't been resurfaced ever..

-E

[niterydr]

The machine shop you bring it to will let you know if its possible or not, i think they have clearance on the flywheels for machining once.
Otherwise friction plates aren't that spendy.
good thing: sfi approved
bad thing: lighter, harder to launch with it
its your call, if its a good deal i'd def look into it.

[1ViciousGSX]

Just replace the friction surface. Basically a little more $$$, but the step will always be correct this way.

[illz]

$50 for a new friction surface. there isn't much surface before you get to the surface retaining screws, doubt machining it would be a great idea

[CVD]

Maybe look at a brand new ACT flywheel as another option. That'd be my first choice.

[illz]

Originally posted by CVD@Apr 7 2004, 02:38 PM
Maybe look at a brand new ACT flywheel as another option. That'd be my first choice.

why would you get a heavier flywheel that doesn't have a replaceable friction surface and only enough material to be resurfaced a few times vs. getting a cheap new surface for your lighter wheel??

pass the pipe

[CVD]

Originally posted by illz+Apr 7 2004, 03:51 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (illz @ Apr 7 2004, 03:51 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-CVD@Apr 7 2004, 02:38 PM
Maybe look at a brand new ACT flywheel as another option. That'd be my first choice.

why would you get a heavier flywheel that doesn't have a replaceable friction surface and only enough material to be resurfaced a few times vs. getting a cheap new surface for your lighter wheel??

pass the pipe [/b][/quote]
1. A new ACT is probably cheaper than a used fidanza + surface
2. Lighter is not always better
3. Resurfacable only a few times??? How many times do you do this? I'm on 35k miles with my 2600. If you resurface the thing 3 times, that's the remaining life of my car.
4. Older Fidanzas tend to have problems with the dowel pins falling out, the flywheel in question is a used one.

[1QUICK4]

Originally posted by illz@Apr 7 2004, 03:51 PM
why would you get a heavier flywheel that doesn't have a replaceable friction surface and only enough material to be resurfaced a few times vs. getting a cheap new surface for your lighter wheel??

pass the pipe

A) A heavier Flywheel will build boost faster

B) A heavier flywheel will have less chatter on decelleration

C) An ACT isn't that much heavier than a Fidenza

D) How many times are you going to need to resurface a flywheel???

E) The ACT is cheaper



Now quit runnin' yer cocksucker, CVD was just giving his input.

[Enes]

A) not going to get no lightened flywheel
B) stock one has been resurfaced once when i got the act2100
C) it should be still good but i'll take it to RedRooster to just lightly re-surface it again to make sure its still perfictly flat since i'm getting a 2600 next week.

-E

[A//// Guy]

Done and Done.

[Goat Blower]

Sorry, heavier flywheels do not build boost faster, boost is dependent on airflow, not engine rpm. Lighter flywheels allow for quicker engine acceleration, that might be what you're thinking of.

A heavier flywheel keeps more of the engine's inertia so the rpm's don't go down quite as quickly between shifts. Also, a heavier flywheel allows for a better drag launch and all around better streetable clutch. The ACT is a good unit, although Shep is complaining it slips a bit, but then again he makes 1000 whp, so we don't have his problems.