Lighter Flywheel
08-26-2005, 07:35 PM
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I was looking for it on his site but couldn't find it, only could find the ACT clutch/Racing Beat Flywheel combo. This includes everything I need to get it installed correct?
It's about the same price from Rotary Extreme, because that site charged $25 to ship it to me. Rotary Extreme has their ACT Pro-Lite Flywheel for $265 and then $115 for the counter-weight and they want $350 for the install.
It's about the same price from Rotary Extreme, because that site charged $25 to ship it to me. Rotary Extreme has their ACT Pro-Lite Flywheel for $265 and then $115 for the counter-weight and they want $350 for the install.
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08-26-2005, 07:48 PM
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I think u should just ask the vendor, Jason . he is one of the user in the forum 
https://www.rx8club.com/rx8store-62/
Since rx8store is located at OH, it got no tax since out of state puchase.
Anyway. I will only mod my when my clutch failed on me
https://www.rx8club.com/rx8store-62/
Since rx8store is located at OH, it got no tax since out of state puchase.
Anyway. I will only mod my when my clutch failed on me
08-26-2005, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by cas2themoe
I have the ACT clutch, flywheel and pressure plate. The new flywheel crabs(catches) faster and it does rev faster as well. I love it! :D
08-28-2005, 02:18 AM
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Originally Posted by HardHitter
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Where did you get yours installed and what flywheel do you have? For those who have the flywheels, did you feel any difference in the car and what flywheel do you have and what do you think is a good weight for it? I heard that a lighter fly wheel is the best kind of mod you will do to your 8 for the N/A cars.
Also, won't this help make your car quicker whenever I do go FI cause it will rev faster and get into the spool range faster right?
Where did you get yours installed and what flywheel do you have? For those who have the flywheels, did you feel any difference in the car and what flywheel do you have and what do you think is a good weight for it? I heard that a lighter fly wheel is the best kind of mod you will do to your 8 for the N/A cars.
Also, won't this help make your car quicker whenever I do go FI cause it will rev faster and get into the spool range faster right?
It's my favorite mod thus far. Definetly worth it. You don't want to get a super duper light flywheel b/c downside you might lose driveability. But you'll get use to it. Fun mod, the only thing I regreat that I suggest you doing is doing this when you want your clutch replaced, saves a lot of time and money, and you get to kill two birds with one stone.
08-28-2005, 03:44 AM
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Originally Posted by tee_rx8
Is it necessaryt to get the new flywheel, new clutch and pressure plate at the same time?
08-28-2005, 09:38 AM
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If you are going to FI your car now or at some point down the road--then go ahead and get the heavy duty clutch etc. If not then the stock clutch etc will be just fine. I run the latter and have been running it for the better part of the year. No issues no problems and a really good mod. If you know cars at all you can do it yourself but it does require some serious tools and labor. Most mods I do myself along with sericing the car but for this it was worth the money to have a pro do it in his shop while I watched.
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08-28-2005, 12:01 PM
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So do you think I should spend the $800 for the ACT Pro-Lite Flywheel/install? This will most likely be my last mod for a while because I'm running out of money lol. Just wondering if it is worth that $800 or not.
08-29-2005, 04:04 PM
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Anyone in the Bay Area know any shops that will carry the ACT Pro-Lite Flywheel/Counterweight? Because Rotary Extreme said they can order it but it would take about a week to get here. I could go to RotorSport today and get the Racing Beat one installed, but the Racing Beat costs a lot more than the ACT. Do you guys think the Racing Beat is worth that extra $150-$200 over the ACT?
08-31-2005, 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by HardHitter
...spend the $800 for the ACT Pro-Lite Flywheel/install?...
08-31-2005, 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by HardHitter
Anyone in the Bay Area know any shops that will carry the ACT Pro-Lite Flywheel/Counterweight? Because Rotary Extreme said they can order it but it would take about a week to get here. I could go to RotorSport today and get the Racing Beat one installed, but the Racing Beat costs a lot more than the ACT. Do you guys think the Racing Beat is worth that extra $150-$200 over the ACT?
07-01-2006, 02:15 AM
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from what i read.... the flywheel helps the acceleration yet it doesnt help the 1/4 mile time? i dont understadn this since youre reving faster id assume you'd be speeding up faster leading to better 1/4 times?
07-01-2006, 06:36 AM
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Go with ACT prolite flywheel. Go with Street Strip clutch. It is easier to drive than stock. Better feedback on clutch. Daily drivers will be pleased. Mazda should consider this setup on stock 8's. The prolite flywheel is made so that its weight is centered to the shaft. Holes are punched around the edges. Same principal cross drilled rotors have. It's not only total weight but where the weight is located.
Example: Get on a merry-go-round. Start out in the center of the ride. Not much of a ride. If you work your way out to the edge of the ride, you start feeling the mass of your body flinging off the ride. Its hard to control movements as you go further from the center. Thats the principal folks. You need to see the stock flywheel. It looks like a gear that fell out of Big Ben.
Example: Get on a merry-go-round. Start out in the center of the ride. Not much of a ride. If you work your way out to the edge of the ride, you start feeling the mass of your body flinging off the ride. Its hard to control movements as you go further from the center. Thats the principal folks. You need to see the stock flywheel. It looks like a gear that fell out of Big Ben.
07-01-2006, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Chrissss
Is there any special reason to buy a lighter flywheel vs. getting the OEM unit machined to lighten it?
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Also, some aluminum flywheels weigh in at only half that of OEM units, which means you'd almost have to shave off half the OEM flywheel mass to achieve similar results. At that point you might no longer be able to reinstall the flywheel without further modifications to other drivetrain components.
Shaving down an OEM flywheel is generally a bad idea. Look down at the bellhousing hump next to your legs when you're driving. Shaving and machining of steel or iron flywheels increases the risk of of the unit exploding at high rpm. A flywheel shattering while spinning at 3500rpm can do some major damage to your engine, transmission, and chassis, resulting in costly vehicle repairs. There's also the issue of the broken pieces cutting through all that and slicing off your limbs while you're driving,
The most important reason to buy a lightweight aftermarket flywheel, of course, is that they come in pretty, shiny colours and finishes.
