amorendios

So, just bought a Clutchmaster FX300 to replace my stock clutch because it's slipping bad. My car has just under 200k so it's understandable. I'm starting to build my Tib for more power but it will still be my DD. I have forged rods/ pistons, 330 cc injectors, all the turbo pipes, etc. So i understand that the flywheel is DM and more expensive than aftermarket, shouldn't/can't be resurfaced. But, Clutchmasters said that they don't have a flywheel for the 2001. They also recommend a steel flywheel for street applications. So I was wondering if anyone has an SM steel flywheel that they used with this kit. Just don't want to get the flywheel, have my mechanic come out, and then have issues with it





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Thanks in advance,









John

Stocker

To clarify: are you asking about the stock flywheel and its ability to be resurfaced? If so, unless I missed something, it's just a chunk of steel on the RD. Pull the dowel pins and slap it on the lathe.

amorendios

I guess my question would be is it wise to resurface after 200k. I mean you buy the performance clutch,will the resurfaced flywheel provided the same reliability as a new SM. In addition, looking for the addtl. performance,from what I understand, the DM provides dampening, smoother ride, but forfeits performance.

WytchDctr

You have a single mass and a resurfaced one will be just as good as a new single mass. Unless it's somehow unbalanced during the resurfacing.. so don't resurface it with a beltsander and your good.

amorendios

thanks for the info about the DM stock. So... I'm looking for a faster launch,I'm pretty set on getting a SM steel flywheel, but I don't have one yet. I have a clutchmaster FX300 and I wanted to know if anyone has used this clutch for an RD with an aftermarket steel flywheel.

WytchDctr

Not that I know of; my XD runs an ACT street with a stock flywheel. I've driven a beta swapped accent with the XD trans that ran a stock pressure plate/4 puc clutch on a fidanza aluminum. The second just seemed pissed on slower starts.. not a huge difference on a hard start, but not an exact apples to apples comparison.



The 1.8 beta ran a flywheel that was a bit lighter than a 2.0s stock, but I think you need something else to get it to bolt up. The 2.0 has a large chunk of steel behind the ring gear that isn't on the 1.8. If you could research/figure that out it might be cheaper than an aftermarket. Maybe..

alice6

You could also consider a chromoly flywheel. They're cheaper than aluminum, and heavier, but still lighter than stock. I've had mine turned several times.

Stocker

As long as the metal doesn't get too thin (which the machine shop will tell you) then it will be 100% okay to resurface repeatedly. No worries about the mileage.

JonGTR

I personally hated having a race clutch on an aluminum flywheel. It increased the chatter and made it a nightmare to engage on a hill. The Beta definitely needs the rotational mass to counter the instant engagement of a race clutch.

Tam905

I have a fidanza flywheel and act clutch on my tib and like them alot. Never had any problems and I have around 75K on both.