Xact Flywheel Opinions

[sweet97]

I just purchased a new transmission for my '93 AWD Talon. Also an ACT 2100 clutch kit. I want to replace the flywheel. I could go with a lightened, machined stocker or purchase the ACT wheel. I would like some opinions from those who have used either of these flywheels and your thoughts on what you have.
Thanks, Mark

 

[DevilSperm]

I just purchased a new transmission for my '93 AWD Talon. Also an ACT 2100 clutch kit. I want to replace the flywheel. I could go with a lightened, machined stocker or purchase the ACT wheel. I would like some opinions from those who have used either of these flywheels and your thoughts on what you have.
Thanks, Mark

i have the act and i love it....revs alot faster....id stay away from lightening your stock one....if you plan to drag more id go with the act...or auto cross maybe look into the fidanza...

 

[GRNDSM]

ACT FW is pretty much perfect. Not too light, cheap, much safer than a stock FW and if you are fast enough, it carries SFI designation, so it legal for track use.

But under NO circumstances would I use lightened stock FW!!!

Leon
RR

 

[AlecW81]

The X-Act Flywheel is made of Chromaly, prone to heat-warping, and is difficult (if not impossible) to have resurfaced. If you want an aftermarkey flywheel get the Fidanza. Great piece of gear and a good price too. Should have gotten an RRE X-Clutch instead of the ACT2100...

 

[sweet97]

Since the ACT clutch was highly regarded by many including Buschur that's the way I went. I'm not going Fidanza or any other aluminum wheel. That leaves the X-ACT or the lightened stock. Lightened stock has no votes and the X-ACT has some positive responses. I am only upgrading as parts need replacing and then only to a moderate level. Especially apreciate advice/opinions from guys who have actually used a product. I'm not going to race the car and therefore find it hard to imagine I would ever warp the XACT beyond the paramaters of a resurfacing. Perhaps there will be others who have been unable to resurface due to a high degree of warpage. That's what this post is all about! Thanks!

 

[FASTSPOOLINGST]

XACT kicks ass bro. Highly recommended. Shift points will change a bit, but as soon as you shift and hit the gas, you are taking off again. There is no lag in shifting gears to rpm's. You will see what i mean if you get one and put it in. XACT.

 

[Chris95GST]

I have one but I didn't really notice much of a difference. I would do it agian though (for saftey and reliablity reasons).

 

[DSM mechanix]

Two previous posts of mine that would have shown up in a search:

The ACT Streetlite is great for street driving and cheap to. When driving you wont even notice a difference between the stock and light flywheels. They are great for double-clutching and downshifting because it will rev quicker when not in gear.

I have the ACT Streetlite flywheel and love it.


The stock flywheel will give you a bit better launchs at the drag strip. A lighter than stock flywheel requires you to rev a little higher to get the as good a launch as with a stock unit.

Youll notice that when coming from a complete stop, youll have to slip the clucth a little longer at the same rpm's.

About the "performance" difference between the two, I cant comment on that. Though because of the difference in weights I can tell you that if I were an auto-xer I would get the Fidanza, a serious drag racer a stock flywheel, but because I like both aspects of racing I got the ACT Streetlite.

 

[sweet97]

I ordered the wheel. Got a great price from ProStreetOnline. Now I have a new tranny and ACT 2100 plus the flywheel, just need to find an honest competent mechanic for the install. That will be the most difficult task! Mark

 

[ProStreetOnline]

Thanks for buying the flywheel from us - hope you enjoy it.

What area are you from? We can recommend a shop for you.

Thanks again.