Lightened Flywheels On R33 Skylines

[insu]

Hi, firstly I apologise if this is in the wrong section, as I wasn't sure if it should go in General, Handling etc. Secondl apologies if this has been posted before, I did run several searches looking for this information but couldnt find everything I wanted.

No doubt having said that, someone's going to post about three or four search strings proving me wrong, so apologies in advance.

Basically i'm after two bits of information.

1) Does anyone know of any places or sites that have lightweight flywheels of good quality. If physical stores, in the queensland region.

I know of Nengun and Modyourcar. Nengun have an ORC for around $550. Is this a good price?

2) My second question is for those who have taken the lightened flywheel route, for an everyday driver, what is a good weight to go for on the car? I see the majority around the 4.8-5Kg range.

I know that the lightened flywheel affects that ability of the car to provide torque, (in a sense) thus when the car has to carry more load it must work harder than normal. I was just wondering of any other side effects that are evident with a lightened flywheel. IE: Fuel usage, idle quality, highway cruising quality etc.

3) This is my last question I promise. What is a good price for a lightened flywheel, and is it better to have a stock one ground down/balanced and machined. Or buy a chrome-molly lightened one etc?

Thanks for your patience and thanks in advance to any input or advice.

-Tom

[Cubes]

Lightened flywheels have been covered many many times before on this board.

I found the car to accelerate easier from a standing start, gear changes at wot felt quicker and much less likely to crunch, overall there was zero negatives, zero difference in fuel consumption, zero difference in vibration.

[insu]

Yeah, I think I'm just retarded when using the search function. I just never seem to be able to do it right.

[Cubes]

yer the search function can be a bit of a pain in the arse some times. Practice makes perfect.

I'm soon to grab a lightened flywheel, this time around I will grab one witha replaceable insert. Ceramic clutch's hammer them.

Edited January 4, 2006 by Cubes

[Bass Junky]

I've got an Ogura Flywheel.

You wont regret it. Search for a thread by me on the Orura Lightweight Flywheel..

Big report

[Bass Junky]

Bass Junky's Lightweight Flywheel Thread

[Bass Junky]

With the search, do an Advanced Search for ANY DATE, as some of the thread can be quite old.

Hope this helps.

[insu]

Ah yes, I see this helps.

Stupid me has been searching only posts for the last 30 days everytime.

I do feel really stupid now.

[Deluxe]

Go straight to the source, order one here a Xtreame Clutch, just give them a call direct and they will send you one.

http://www.xtremeclutch.com.au/

[sproosy]

I'm soon to grab a lightened flywheel, this time around I will grab one witha  replaceable insert. Ceramic clutch's hammer them.

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i second that! i had some mild wear and tear marks on my flywheel when i changed my clutch, at the time i couldnt spare the cash or have the car off the road for another week to do the flywheel properly so ye olde emmery paper had suffice as a temp thing. 10 months down the track ive noticed if im lazy with the gear changes it shudders like no tomorrow. Gearbox is on its last legs at the moment so ill do it properly this time round and get a new flywheel when the gearbox is done.

Thanks for the reminder cubes! After the box is done maybe i can join the RB30 club. I dont wanna do the motor if my gearbox is cactus. I might even try to grandpa the car round for an extra couple of months so i can do box and motor at the same time. That way the old man is happy because i wont be using his precious garage space.

[Bullant47]

If you type in "flywheel" and search in group buys you will find a thread by darrinspencer.This is an excellent lightened flywheel made in Queensland. You might still be able to contact the manufacturer and get one.

Hope that helps

Ken

[Sydneykid]

If you are contemplating a multiplate clutch, the common brands use their own flywheel, not the standard one.

cheers