BADEVO

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Is anyone running an ACT clutch on a stock flywheel? Are thier any draw backs to this set up aside from the aftermarket flywheel being lighter?

Thanks in advance.

VTECH8TR

iTrader: (70)

Danny,


I installed several ACT's on Evo's with stock flywheels with no problems.

GinuwineEvo8

iTrader: (7)

No problems here ... 3,000 miles .. A-OK ...

BADEVO

iTrader: (35)

Someone actually told me that set up was a little better because the aftermarket flywheel was light and thinner so it would over heat and "glaze" faster then the stock unit. Not sure how true that is.

Thanks for the reply man...

VTECH8TR

iTrader: (70)

Defnitely not true. If you resue your stock flywheel make sure you get it turned. The cluctch will last Alot longer that way.

BADEVO

iTrader: (35)

How is your idle? Also how is the "grab" of the clutch? Thanks for taking time to reply.

BADEVO

iTrader: (35)

Can the streetlight flywheel be "resurfaced" ?

KartaRailed

I heard from a DSMer that with the stock flywheel you will have closer to stock clutch feel (duh) but with an lightweight aluminum it will be engaged or disenged, no slipping it out. Which would be a pain in the neck to drive daily but worth it for track.

VTECH8TR

iTrader: (70)

Yes it can .




I disagree with you. I have an ACT with a Fidanza aluminum flywheel and have NO shifting issues. The DSM and the EVO clutch are Totally different. The EVO setup is 10x better.

BADEVO

iTrader: (35)

I'll have to look and see when I take it down.

dubbleugly01

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this is a retarded comment, and totally not true.


To the original question, the ACT clutch will work just fine with the stock flywheel. The benefits of a lightweight flywheel are faster rev's and less parasitic drag of rotating a heavier stock flywheel. The benefits of the stock flywheel are easier launches because the heavier flywheel has more inertia and requires less rev's, and it has more mass to absorb the heat, so it's less prone to warping than the lighter aluminum flywheels. Reminder- the aluminum flywheels have a steel insert/facing where the clutch disc rides and wears. The friction material on the clutch disc comes in contact with steel, whether it's a stock steel flywheel or a lightweight aluminum flywheel. Engagement, disengagement will be the same with either flywheel.

IEXCELR8

iTrader: (6)

Maybe with an unsprung hub like a 6 puck.

BADEVO

iTrader: (35)

..and the stock EVO flywheel is completely flat correct? Doesnt require to be "STEPPED" like my old 2G DSM did....

idriveanevo

iTrader: (30)

how does a lighter flywheel affect the longevity of the engine and tranny? ive heard its not good, kinga like a light weight crank pully.....

VTECH8TR

iTrader: (70)

Correct Danny, it is NOT stepped like the DSM ones.