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Old May 22, 2023 | 05:58 AM
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Does s2 manual convert still need light flywheel with oem counterbalance?

So I'm already getting the parts for the manual convert on my s2. I know that for s1 it's better to keep the counterweight and use a light flywheel due to the engine being different from a manual one. Would the same apply for s2? One of my friends offered me his oem flywheel but I would have to take off my counter weight for it. Thanks
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Old May 22, 2023 | 09:32 AM
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The OE flywheel includes a counterbalance, you can use it directly. It's the autos that need one, or if using a lightweight flywheel.

The engine is very much the same in any respect that matters. Different oil system and a few othet things, but they don't affect the flywheel/clutch.
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Old May 22, 2023 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Loki
The OE flywheel includes a counterbalance, you can use it directly. It's the autos that need one, or if using a lightweight flywheel.

The engine is very much the same in any respect that matters. Different oil system and a few othet things, but they don't affect the flywheel/clutch.
Sorry I'm just a bit confused. So I'm manual converting an automatic engine. I can just take off the torque converter and it's counterbalance then slap in the OE flywheel without the auto engines original counterbalance?
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Yes.
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