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Cheap lighter flywheel options

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#1 ·
Hey guys, the rings on my d15b7 are going out so I just picked up a d16z6 to put in to go with my z6 transmission I put in last year. I figure while it's out would be a good time to upgrade the flywheel to something a little lighter. After a lot of searching it seems I'm looking for the vx/cx 15lb or an aftermarket 12lb. I'm trying to do this on a budget so the cheaper the better as long as it will hold up. I've been looking all over for the vx/cx one and can't find any.

Anybody know a source to buy vx flywheel or can anyone recommend a cheaper 12lb one?
 
#2 ·
Why lug around all that mass? Unnecessary. The Fidanza aluminum flywheels will serve you well if you're not winding the crap out of it every time you start off. Just remember you may need to put loctite on the positioning pins, and do not use it on the main bolts.
 
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#4 ·
It's just a DD, no drag or auto x. I have CAI, header, full exhaust, and a short shifter, just trying to make it a little more sporty and have the revs drop a little faster between shifts. Seems like the 7-9lb range might be too light for my application from what I've read on here.
 
#7 ·
Maybe it's just personal preference. I haven't looked back since installing my first aluminum flywheel 12 years ago and it's mountainous terrain here. It's like riding a bike once you get use to it. Waiting a couple of days on the thing to wind up or down to shift drives me mad. The exception would be the powerstroke engine since it redlines at 3000.

Keep in mind it's not just the weight of the flywheel, but the kinetic energy it has - how much mass is on the outer edge.

Considered this?
GF Chromoly Lightweight Race Clutch Flywheel Honda Civic CRX Del Sol D15 D16 D17 | eBay
 
#11 ·
I've had best result with stock flywheel on both DD and drags. I've used a lighter 8lbs flywheel and found it annoying to drive more clutch and gas work. I say stay stock
 
#13 ·
For a relatively light daily with a decent final you cant go to light imo. 7lb aluminum with my 6 puc kevlar and solid hub is my daily and I love it, tiny bit twichy starting in reverse, but good everywhere else.

It all comes down to what you are used to and what you want to learn. Heavier flywheel with street tires is just throwing away performance, but they make starting easier for people who cant/wont learn left foot preciscion.
 
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Heavier flywheel with street tires is just throwing away performance, but they make starting easier for people who cant/wont learn left foot preciscion.
Not everyone drives a race car for a daily, some creature comforts are in place of performance for the daily driver car.


It's just a DD, no drag or auto x.
 
#16 ·
I'm loving the 12lb flywheel, the throttle response is much better and the revs drop nicely between shifts. Along with the z6 engine and tranny it feels like a whole new car. My only complaint is when going into neutral when coming to a stop the revs drop down below 500rpm and it gets shaky. I adjusted the idle screw and bumped it up around 1000 and that solved it, but it still happens with the a/c on. Anyone know how the adjust the idle for the a/c?
 
#17 ·
bump the igniton timing, but also might need a little tuning in the ECU. Have you adjusted the FITV?

OBD-1 bring the injectors back on line will cause low rpm dip at times. With AC on IACV should catch the rpm drop sooner.....

It is generally worse with OBD-1 and 7 lb flywheel but my OBD-0 CRX is fine.
 
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