Flywheel Question

[SpeedyG]

I did somw thread chasing, but no one has really said anything about this. Putting an exedy clutch in sometime soon and I am thinking about also buying a fidanza flywheel. Do our cars run ok with one, and how about starting out because I do a lot of in town driving. I'm curious if any of you have one, and how do like them.

[smo0f]

heard nothin but good things about the exedy clutch. however i believe there might be a problem with aftermarket flywheels and exedy clutches. i'm not positive but the best person to ask is JDM Sam

[Matrix]

heard nothin but good things about the exedy clutch. however i believe there might be a problem with aftermarket flywheels and exedy clutches. i'm not positive but the best person to ask is JDM Sam

Why would he be the best person to ask? (uhm)

[smo0f]

because he's the one that helped exedy prototype the clutch. does that answer your question?

[Matrix]

(peep)
Eh, just curious as to why you felt he was the one to ask. No big whoop.

[smo0f]

yeah i got my own underground tunnel, no big whoop, wanna fight about it?

[jsahyoun]

I would not recommend an aftermarket flywheel. I have had a bad experience with my fidzana. I will be going back to stock!

[Hughes412]

The people that I've seen have problems with them are modded cars and are pushing them to hard. Don't do the 7 pound, go with the 9. It's still light, but still heavy enough to help with balancing. I weighed mine and it was like 23 or 24 lbs. When I put the 9lbs in it was like I got a hole new car and I’m not turbo.

[smo0f]

yea when i had to get a new flywheel, Nick told me to not go for the lighest. I guess that's why. I ended up going with a spec flywheel. I won't have the car back for another 2 weeks or so, and i wouldnt really be able to compare since i haven't driven it since december. Even if it came back stock to me, it'll be like getting a whole new car. Should be fun. Sorry im a bit excited so dont mind me going off topic

[jsahyoun]

yea when i had to get a new flywheel, Nick told me to not go for the lighest. I guess that's why. I ended up going with a spec flywheel. I won't have the car back for another 2 weeks or so, and i wouldnt really be able to compare since i haven't driven it since december. Even if it came back stock to me, it'll be like getting a whole new car. Should be fun. Sorry im a bit excited so dont mind me going off topic

Are you also using a spec clutch? I have heard mostly good things about spec and exedy. I hate my fidzana flywheel, but I would hate even more to spend money on the stock one. Let me know how your car feels when you get it back!

Thanks!

[Matrix]

Are you also using a spec clutch? I have heard mostly good things about spec and exedy. I hate my fidzana flywheel, but I would hate even more to spend money on the stock one. Let me know how your car feels when you get it back!

Thanks!

Do you have the 7 or the 9-pound flywheel?

[jsahyoun]

Do you have the 7 or the 9-pound flywheel?

7 pound, not everyone has issues, but I certainly am. I am not blaming it all on my flywheel? Maybe the combo of my CM II and Fidzana 7 pound wheel is not right with each other? I need to find a good combo that can handle no more than 250whp? (dunno)

[Matrix]

I used to have a 1989 Probe GT Turbo, and I had a CM clutch installed. The car put down about 165whp and over 200 wtq. The clutch worked wonderfully, so this leads me to believe it's mostly the flywheel. Can you do the install yourself? If so, it might be worth it to switch to the 9-pound flywheel before you go buying a new clutch.

[smo0f]

Are you also using a spec clutch? I have heard mostly good things about spec and exedy. I hate my fidzana flywheel, but I would hate even more to spend money on the stock one. Let me know how your car feels when you get it back!

Thanks!


Yeah i got the spec stage2+ clutch and spec flywheel which i believe to be 9 lbs. Spec needs tender care with break in, which is why some people have had problems with spec, improper break in. We'll see. Worst case scenario, if it doesnt hold up with all the power i'm going to be giving it (i will be near if not over its max of 330-340 wtq), then i will look into getting an exedy.

[jsahyoun]

I used to have a 1989 Probe GT Turbo, and I had a CM clutch installed. The car put down about 165whp and over 200 wtq. The clutch worked wonderfully, so this leads me to believe it's mostly the flywheel. Can you do the install yourself? If so, it might be worth it to switch to the 9-pound flywheel before you go buying a new clutch.

I wish I could do the install myself. I may have to either go to stock flywheel or the 9 pound like you suggest.

Thanks!

[jsahyoun]

I have searched all over and went to their website(its all in jap.), but were can I get more info on the exedy clutch. I would like to get this clutch and a stock flywheel, but what are the specs? Are there stages I, II, III, etc. and how much power do they hold?

[Matrix]

I have searched all over and went to their website(its all in jap.), but were can I get more info on the exedy clutch. I would like to get this clutch and a stock flywheel, but what are the specs? Are there stages I, II, III, etc. and how much power do they hold?

Crossover Performance (http://***********************/mazdaspeed5.htm) for Exedy
Mental Addiction Motorsports (http://*******************************/cart/default.php?cPath=23_40&osCsid=1f5734070a91d65dc1b6775a402e60dc) for Spec

Let me know if you need any additional info and I'll do my best to help where I can. I used to live in Lansing, MI, so I can hook you up with many Mazda enthusiasts who have connections on where to get good quality work done at basements prices. Let me know and I'll give you their contact info. (thumb)

[jsahyoun]

Please let me know were I can get some work on my protege. Many people in my area are inexperienced when it comes to proteges. MY car is currently at API in clinton twp., MI but I may pick it up today? I have an oil leak possibly a bad turbo and I need a new clutch and flywheel? Please let me know a good shop in Michigan, I have had lots of bad experiences.

Thank You very much!

edit- sorry I meant to PM you this?

[Matrix]

I'll PM you tomorrow with my friends' contact info.

Don't worry too much. We'll get you taken care of. (thumb)

[jsahyoun]

^you are the man!
Thanks!

[SpeedyG]

The concensus is that dont use fidanza, but a spec flywheel instead.

[Matrix]

The concensus is that dont use fidanza, but a spec flywheel instead.

Correction: The concensus is not to use the 7lb. Fidanza flywheel. Most tuners out there almost never go below 9lbs. for their flywheel upgrades. I have never heard of a problem using the 9lb Fidanza flywheel on any car.

[smo0f]

ya stay away from 7lb. too many agree with that. 9lb or higher. resurfacing the stock flywheel is so ehhhhh....definitely upgrade. people feel a HUGE difference. I get my car back in 2 weeks after a 4 month hiatus, can you feel the excitement in the air?????

[SpeedyG]

Whats a good replacement if not a 7lb. I am having a hard time finding heavier flywheels, how bout' the mazdaspeed replacement flywheel?

[smo0f]

spec flywheel is 9lb. i got mine from horsepowerfreak, and you can also get it from ***************. click my sig for their website

[protegeric]

The lighter the flywheel, the more torque you`re taking away. Get a 4 puck clutch! MUWAHAHAHA!

[justanotheradikt]

so what are the problems with the 7lb flywheel? are we SURE its the flywheel? cause im about to put the 7lb in my car. i am n/a so would i still have problems? or are the problems not related to boost?

[Hughes412]

so what are the problems with the 7lb flywheel? are we SURE its the flywheel? cause im about to put the 7lb in my car. i am n/a so would i still have problems? or are the problems not related to boost?

The only problem with a 7lber would be down shifting. The RPMs will drop fast, but that's nothing you wont get used to. There was a guy in Dallas that had on in he's P5 and it was turboed and he liked it.

[justanotheradikt]

ok thanks

[Dr.Sound]

i dunno, i loved 7lb flywheel.
got ACT street + Fidanza put in at the same time.

car came alive!
was so much more fun to drive.
took a week to get used to.

[MrDiggler]

I just finished installing my new Exedy clutch from JDM Sam this afternoon (he could tell you which one I got, can't remember). It drives like a new car compared to the stage 5, 3-puck unsprung Bully unit I pulled out. I also had my flywheel resurfaced by a large local shop that only does clutch and flywheel work. They did an excellent job.

FWIW, you could always run the middle ground and have your stock flywheel lightened. Mine was already done when I bought it and I have no idea who did the work, but it appears to be of very good quality. I should have weighed it while it was out of the car again, but forgot to. I can definitely tell a difference over the stock flywheel (revs quicker), but it still operates very smoothly.

PM me if you want my pics of the lightened flywheel next to my factory unit for comparison. Someone out there should be able to do the work, and it should be much cheaper than an aftermarket unit.

[Earful]

Installing this combo as we speak. This worked REALLY well with my old Civic with Acura power. And for the one of the previous posts here, Spec flywheels are supplied by Fidanza.



i dunno, i loved 7lb flywheel.
got ACT street + Fidanza put in at the same time.

car came alive!
was so much more fun to drive.
took a week to get used to.

[Dr.Sound]

.......FWIW, you could always run the middle ground and have your stock flywheel lightened.
lightning your stock f-wheel is a good idea....BUT!
you have to be very carefull and go to a shop that has done it numerous times with minimal failure rate, because balancing it WELL takes a lot.

congrats earful, let us know how you like it (2thumbs)