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.

 

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

 

Mmm, using crew lingo...

 

I got the mazdaspeed flywheel, got installed by Ivan, well known guy among the rx7 crowd. The difference is definetly there throttle response is a whole lot better no more first gear bog that I use to have. The engine response is superb and revs very smooth and noticebly quicker than stock.

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.

 

Is it necessaryt to get the new flywheel, new clutch and pressure plate at the same time?

 

Nope, but I just wanted everything to be the same. :D

 

I changed out my clutch -- went with MazdaSpeed's offering.
If you go with a heady duty clutch like I did, be prepared for more pedal pressure.

 

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.
Olddragger

 

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.

 

It was one of the best mods i have done. Puts a little "snap" into 1st and 2nd gear.
olddragger

 

yes get it, you'll be happy with the results.

 

I Got a quote of $400.00 at Rotary Extreme in Fremont

 

Yea, the best mod I've done.

Springs and sways are 2nd.

 

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?

 

I believe in RB products, and have their catback exhaust, springs, f & r sway bars, REVi Intake & Ram Air.

I have the ACT flywheel.

Need I say more?

 

Is there any special reason to buy a lighter flywheel vs. getting the OEM unit machined to lighten it?

Chris...

 

The counterweight is the same for an rx7 turbo. year model i cant rememeber. you can call mazcare in marietta ga and they will tell you . it only cost approx $75 in ga. get from dealer.
olddragger

 

Just got mine yesterday. The car feels lighter and shifting (1-2-3) is less labored. I am putting a few more revs into it which will probably lower my mpg, but the fun is worth it.

 

ACT is THE company in that area (clutch & flywheel). Can't go wrong. I have seen the RB flywheel for $455. If you can get the ACT for $250-$300 I would say go for it. ACT is to clutches, what Brembo is to brakes. I was looking quite a bit at their clutches, but wound up getting a Centerforce unit from Mazdatrix, as the other vendors could not get the part to me in time.

 

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?

 

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.

 

Buying a lighter flywheel these days is probably cheaper than buying an OEM unit and then paying someone to machine it down. Plus, newer aluminum or chromoly flywheels are made with replaceable friction surfaces that allow you to just replace the worn down area instead of having to replace the entire unit.

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.

 

Or you could just cheat and spray.

 

You are such a cheater Charles.....

 

Ja, but the Act Prolite is heaver than a Racing Beat flywheel.

I still think your better off with the RB unit.