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replace flywheel or keep the stocker???

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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 09:29 AM
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replace flywheel or keep the stocker???

I am planning on having to replace my clutch before to long. ive gor 23k on the stock clutch right now and its holding just fine. I plan on replaceing with the RPS MAX 2900 series with the street disc what i want to know the pros and cons of replaceing the flywheel at the same time.
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 09:33 AM
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I am planning on having to replace my clutch before to long. ive gor 23k on the stock clutch right now and its holding just fine. I plan on replaceing with the RPS MAX 2900 series with the street disc what i want to know the pros and cons of replaceing the flywheel at the same time.
Stock Flywheel is already light. I have RPS Max Street clutch and it grads very good with its Exedy Disc I asked ACT doesn't even make a flywheel for EVo bc they say the stocker is already good
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 02:42 PM
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The stock flywheel is fairly light, but it is prone to warping. A great majority of the slipping clutches that come into our shop are because of the flywheel warping to the point that it decreases the surface area the disc is able grab. The discs themselves look great most of the time, but are unable to hold the power due to the smaller contact area.
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Jamie@WORKS
The stock flywheel is fairly light, but it is prone to warping. A great majority of the slipping clutches that come into our shop are because of the flywheel warping to the point that it decreases the surface area the disc is able grab. The discs themselves look great most of the time, but are unable to hold the power due to the smaller contact area.
So whats the best solution in your opinion?
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 03:21 PM
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So whats the best solution in your opinion?
We prefer an aftermarket replacement such as the WORKS Spin (available in aluminum or chromoly). This isn't a ploy to sell more product, it's just a fact that we've encountered at the shop. The next best option is to get a new OEM unit. At least it will have some more material (vs. a resurfaced one) that may prolong the warpage. If a customer doesn't want one, we'll still get the OEM unit resurfaced, but we highly discourage it.
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Jamie@WORKS
The stock flywheel is fairly light, but it is prone to warping. A great majority of the slipping clutches that come into our shop are because of the flywheel warping to the point that it decreases the surface area the disc is able grab. The discs themselves look great most of the time, but are unable to hold the power due to the smaller contact area.
that is what happend to me .i wish you had a shop here in orlando
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 04:52 PM
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I'm wondering if J.U.N. makes one for the EVO.. It was awesome on my GSX!!!
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 11:08 PM
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Definately get an aftermarket flywheel. Our chromoly unit has been tried and true, and is an awesome unit.
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 11:12 PM
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keep the stock one, if it's not too bad, then resurface it.

it'll save you $350 + . You could use that money to get gas (that's 17 + fills with 93 octane) or you could use that to get something nice for yourself.

I have a stock one, i have no problems with it on ACT.

I did hear that people are having problems with the aftermarket lightweight flywheel on load. The RPM issue and the engine issues...

should research it before. it's all been covered in this granduer of a place called evom.
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Old Jun 24, 2005 | 05:07 AM
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well so far everyone that has told me to replace my flywheel sells them..........

i just need to find a vendor to crack ***** me a Exedy twin disc
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