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11-29-2006, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Landon
Which of these flywheels DO NOT cause the car to throw a CEL? I was looking at the fidenza because of that nice write up on it but the guy said he gets a CEL @ 7K. Does this happen to all the flywheels other than the MS Flywheel or does the MS throw a CEL too? Also has anyone redlined their engine with the new flywheel to test and make sure you dont get a CEL?
I understand your concern about CEL's..I had the same concern when loooking to get a midpipe. No worries with ACT, MS or RB. Don't know anyone with Fidanza.
11-29-2006, 09:58 AM
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I should think maybe static leaned out a little when he pushed it enough to trigger a lean warning. Over time, the car relearned it's performance curve and made the corrections. I wouldn't think a flywheel upgrade would be a big enough change to do that, but it's my best guess.
11-29-2006, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by staticlag
The CEL was only present on the first test run at high RPMs. I've put about 7K miles on the car since then and I haven't had a CEL at all, that is even with the underdrive pullies adding to the overall engine weight reduction. I think the CEL was just caused by the car not being used to the acceleration of the lightned components in one way or another. I didn't pull the CEL, so I guess we will never know.
Here is a dyno:
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-aftermarket-performance-modifications-23/post-recall-dyno-today-99812/
As you can see, it never remained a problem.
Here is a dyno:
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-aftermarket-performance-modifications-23/post-recall-dyno-today-99812/
As you can see, it never remained a problem.
11-30-2006, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Landon
Very nice man.... I think i just may get that but at 8 pounds though im worried about the inertia with so little weight in the middle though
12-03-2006, 12:19 PM
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you lined up a shot to do the install, or you doing it yourself? You may want to consider upgrading your clutch while your in there....I know I am kicking myself for not doing it at the same time.
12-04-2006, 03:05 AM
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Originally Posted by kwescott
you lined up a shot to do the install, or you doing it yourself? You may want to consider upgrading your clutch while your in there....I know I am kicking myself for not doing it at the same time.
If it goes when I upgrade to a SC, then Ill upgrade it, otherwise Ill stay stock. People have said stock is actually pretty good.
I drive in traffic a LOT and dont want a heavier clutch for one thing.
01-12-2007, 07:56 AM
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Londons Yellow Peril
Just installed the Racing Beat flywheel and so far so good.
I am feeling faster and smoother, which is the objective, but hopefully will see how it goes after a while and not just the post "i've changed it, yay!" vibe!
I am feeling faster and smoother, which is the objective, but hopefully will see how it goes after a while and not just the post "i've changed it, yay!" vibe!
01-13-2007, 09:29 AM
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anyone who has used MS flywheel pls give your feedbacks, im comtemplating a flywheel upgrade, and if i do it will be the MS.
any downsides of a lighter flywheel vs the stock? (other than going inclines)
will there be a lesser torque feeling? i like the way my current set up gives its punch... will i get the same effect (but more) with a lighter flywheel?
any downsides of a lighter flywheel vs the stock? (other than going inclines)
will there be a lesser torque feeling? i like the way my current set up gives its punch... will i get the same effect (but more) with a lighter flywheel?
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01-13-2007, 01:11 PM
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Power!!
It's a tad more jerky when starting in 1st but that's it. It just takes a little more feathering of the clutch and getting used to it. Nothing to worry about though. I've had my RB aluminum flywheel for 2 years now and still think it's a great mod. I have 53K (35k with flywheel) on my car and have not had any clutch wear problems.
01-17-2007, 12:39 AM
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A Flywheel with less inertia will free up power and torque but you are probably referring to the launch characteristics. The flywheel gives more momentum to the engine when you start from a standstill. It has more stored energy. This makes it easier to start from a standstill. You'll see an increase in torque to the wheels from a lighter flywheel with less inertia because the engine will not have to spend energy turning the heavier flywheel.
01-17-2007, 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by shaunv74
A Flywheel with less inertia will free up power and torque but you are probably referring to the launch characteristics. The flywheel gives more momentum to the engine when you start from a standstill. It has more stored energy. This makes it easier to start from a standstill. You'll see an increase in torque to the wheels from a lighter flywheel with less inertia because the engine will not have to spend energy turning the heavier flywheel.
01-29-2007, 10:09 PM
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Installed the Prolite today, feels great. Noticable revs, and acceleration in 1st. Haven't tried full throttle in second in third, but I can say that when i was in 6th (going 70 on hwy) i hadn't realized I was doing 83. I'm not gonna say anymore things because it's "humanly/physically" impossible to say the things I really feel in difference of the flywheel, only that it's awesome.
A suggestion, if it's a DIY job, order the Stock Flywheel Puller from Racing Beat, and a flywheel stopper would be nice. We (same friend who helped with the clutch) called RB to verify if we were doing it correctly, and they were more than nice to assist us.
I went to a fast food place, drive-thru, and at times it would drop to 500rpm, but then would come up again. When you turn it on at first, it revs to about 3000, then simmers to 2400 then the warming up begins. Shifts feel a tad diff. to me, a little more quick, could just be me!
Hope this helps if any of you are considering the ACT combo, or at least the Prolite Flywheel
-Cody
A suggestion, if it's a DIY job, order the Stock Flywheel Puller from Racing Beat, and a flywheel stopper would be nice. We (same friend who helped with the clutch) called RB to verify if we were doing it correctly, and they were more than nice to assist us.
I went to a fast food place, drive-thru, and at times it would drop to 500rpm, but then would come up again. When you turn it on at first, it revs to about 3000, then simmers to 2400 then the warming up begins. Shifts feel a tad diff. to me, a little more quick, could just be me!
Hope this helps if any of you are considering the ACT combo, or at least the Prolite Flywheel
-Cody
01-29-2007, 10:47 PM
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yes a flywheel puller is really the way to go. the flywheel stopper is not really needed if you are using an impact (I have done several flywheels now and have not needed it when using an impact, only when doing it by hand)
also if you dont have the flywheel puller you can still get it off with two bolts and a hammer, I just dont recomend it as the flywheel puller is much smoother and cleaner
also if you dont have the flywheel puller you can still get it off with two bolts and a hammer, I just dont recomend it as the flywheel puller is much smoother and cleaner