Do i need to resurface my stock flywheel?
Jan 5, 2014, 02:47 PM
#16
As everyone else has said resurface the flywheel when you are replacing the clutch. Unless there is something wrong with the stock flywheel there is no reason to buy a new one instead of just resurfacing the stocker. Any thickness missing between the flywheel and the mounting points for the clutch will make your clutch last that much less. Any inconsistencies in the surface will also eat your clutch disc faster.
The purpose of the flywheel is to store energy. The stored energy is released between shifts, starting from a stop, starting on a hill, etc. The less mass you have in a flywheel means less energy is stored, which is why people complain when the car is a DD or they live in hilly areas. The point of a lighter flywheel is that is less mass to get spinning during acceleration. I went with a Comp lightweight flywheel because the car isn't my daily, all roads around me are flat, and I primarily use the car for auto-x. As with anything there are tradeoffs that you have to be willing to deal with.
The purpose of the flywheel is to store energy. The stored energy is released between shifts, starting from a stop, starting on a hill, etc. The less mass you have in a flywheel means less energy is stored, which is why people complain when the car is a DD or they live in hilly areas. The point of a lighter flywheel is that is less mass to get spinning during acceleration. I went with a Comp lightweight flywheel because the car isn't my daily, all roads around me are flat, and I primarily use the car for auto-x. As with anything there are tradeoffs that you have to be willing to deal with.
Jan 5, 2014, 04:42 PM
#17
As everyone else has said resurface the flywheel when you are replacing the clutch. Unless there is something wrong with the stock flywheel there is no reason to buy a new one instead of just resurfacing the stocker. Any thickness missing between the flywheel and the mounting points for the clutch will make your clutch last that much less. Any inconsistencies in the surface will also eat your clutch disc faster.
The purpose of the flywheel is to store energy. The stored energy is released between shifts, starting from a stop, starting on a hill, etc. The less mass you have in a flywheel means less energy is stored, which is why people complain when the car is a DD or they live in hilly areas. The point of a lighter flywheel is that is less mass to get spinning during acceleration. I went with a Comp lightweight flywheel because the car isn't my daily, all roads around me are flat, and I primarily use the car for auto-x. As with anything there are tradeoffs that you have to be willing to deal with.
The purpose of the flywheel is to store energy. The stored energy is released between shifts, starting from a stop, starting on a hill, etc. The less mass you have in a flywheel means less energy is stored, which is why people complain when the car is a DD or they live in hilly areas. The point of a lighter flywheel is that is less mass to get spinning during acceleration. I went with a Comp lightweight flywheel because the car isn't my daily, all roads around me are flat, and I primarily use the car for auto-x. As with anything there are tradeoffs that you have to be willing to deal with.
It doesn't seem very likely at all though so I'm not sure what to believe. I've never had an issue resurfacing.
Jan 5, 2014, 05:13 PM
#18
Although I do agree with you. The guys at Ivey Tune, have told me that resurfacing the flywheel can be dangerous and cause it to break or crack. And something spinning that fast, breaking doesn't sound good to me.
It doesn't seem very likely at all though so I'm not sure what to believe. I've never had an issue resurfacing.
It doesn't seem very likely at all though so I'm not sure what to believe. I've never had an issue resurfacing.
http://www.roadraceengineering.com/c...ywheeltech.htm
Jan 5, 2014, 05:51 PM
#19
I would be interested to hear exactly what caused it. Resurfacing flywheels is way too common for it to be an actual issue. I have heard of shops refusing to resurface them due to cracks in the face. Check out what Road Race Engineering has to say.
http://www.roadraceengineering.com/c...ywheeltech.htm
http://www.roadraceengineering.com/c...ywheeltech.htm
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