Fwd with aftermarket flywheels

[2GturboTALON]

Who on here has a fwd turbo dsm and an aftermarket flywheel? Worth the money? or revs too fast?

 

[heavyD]

Who on here has a fwd turbo dsm and an aftermarket flywheel? Worth the money? or revs too fast?

I have a fidanza and like the improved response but not so much the low RPM driveability. Driving slow in a parking lot is more of a task than I would like. It's not worth it unless you car is heavily modified in my opinion.

 

[Spoolin98]

I have a ACT street flywheel, i like the response i got, no side affects at all. The car runs fine at any RPM, and im not heavily modded, only a 3 inch catback.

 

[wiley0717]

Mines not turbo but I've got a fidanza and lovin it. Low rpm drivability was hurt but the quicker rev time was a good trade.

 

[Spidey]

I have the aluminum flywheel from RRE, pretty much the same as a Fidanza. Paired with a 2600, I love it. When shifting, the RPMs fall right in place and even if they dont, they will easily match up quickly with the light flywheel. Anyone complaining about driveability with an 8lb flywheel is crazy, I think it is an all-around improvement. You will have to re-learn how to launch though

 

[Dauntless]

Who on here has a fwd turbo dsm and an aftermarket flywheel? Worth the money? or revs too fast?

Revs too fast? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Reminds me of the newspaper classified ad seen during the first gas crunch (of 1973).

FOR SALE: 1969 Hemi. Goes too fast and drinks too much fuel.

 

[ProStreetOnline]

Definately worth it... considering you pay close to $100 just to resurface your stock flywheel when you get a new clutch.

We just released our own flywheels, and of course, highly recommend them.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=170916

 

[2GturboTALON]

You guys have free shipping dont you?

 

[Dauntless]

Alex,

I don't see a step in the photo of your new flywheel. Is the flywheel not finished, or is it intended for other-than-OEM clutches?

Are they billet, and do you make them in-house, or control the process?

Thanks!

 

[99gst_racer]

Anyone complaining about driveability with an 8lb flywheel is crazy, I think it is an all-around improvement. You will have to re-learn how to launch though

I agree.

 

[Sic95gst]

I have the act xact streetlight flywheel, and i love it the rpms go up and come down noticably quicker. As for driving in low gear or low speeds, i really don't see a difference.

 

[ProStreetOnline]

You guys have free shipping dont you?

We do not, but if you want our flywheel, I can swing the free shipping. Just mention I gave you free shipping when you are ordering. Thanks

 

[ProStreetOnline]

Alex,

I don't see a step in the photo of your new flywheel. Is the flywheel not finished, or is it intended for other-than-OEM clutches?

Are they billet, and do you make them in-house, or control the process?

Thanks!

That photo is actually our EVO 8 flywheel, so it is a little different. All the flywheels are stepped, and ready for a clutch. We recommend the RPS, ACT or Exedy clutches, as their discs seem to work best with our flywheels. Since the DSM stock clutch is an Exedy unit, our flywheel will work great with a stock clutch as well.

Our flywheel is chromoly steel, and it's not made in house, but we do control the design and process, and it's built to our specs.

Thanks!

 

[Spidey]

I wanted to add this, because I've only noticed it recently - but trying to get up a long hill at low RPMs takes a little more effort(maybe even a downshift), I guess this is due to less inertia with the super light flywheel. Other than that, I still stand by what I said before - the improvement in driving feel and ease of shifting and rev matching is awesome.

 

[Dauntless]

That photo is actually our EVO 8 flywheel, so it is a little different. All the flywheels are stepped, and ready for a clutch. We recommend the RPS, ACT or Exedy clutches, as their discs seem to work best with our flywheels. Since the DSM stock clutch is an Exedy unit, our flywheel will work great with a stock clutch as well.

Our flywheel is chromoly steel, and it's not made in house, but we do control the design and process, and it's built to our specs.

Excellent! I ask because I was looking at the input shaft on my car's tranny and noticed that it appeared very similar to the Hewland input shaft (7/8"x20-spline), so pulled a 7.25" road racing clutch off the shelf, which turned out to be a perfect fit.

So when I saw your post and looked at the pic and was struck by the CNC-type work, I got to wondering if you could move the mating surface inboard to accommodate a smaller clutch diameter (for reduced rational inertia, etc).

Thanks! Stan

Edit: What I had in mind is something like this Mopar NASCAR 7.25" roadracing clutch. See how the clutch pad is moved inboard, and how little mass there is on the outside edge of the clutch?

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[2GturboTALON]

Is it really worth it for the price though guys ? or should i spend that 260 on icp and intake pipe?