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Old 04-28-2004 | 02:42 AM
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no, the ring gear in most cases when buying a flywheel is not on. It needs to be heated up and forced onto the flywheel then spot welded.
Old 04-28-2004 | 02:43 AM
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Originally posted by rotarygod
That IS the flywheel.
i know what you mean, however maybe i didnt explain well enough
Old 04-28-2004 | 03:02 PM
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no, the ring gear in most cases when buying a flywheel is not on. It needs to be heated up and forced onto the flywheel then spot welded.
No flywheel that I have ever seen or personally used has been that way. They are just simple bolt on pieces.
Old 04-28-2004 | 07:25 PM
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Yea i have mazdaspeed flywheel and mine just bolted.
Old 04-28-2004 | 08:32 PM
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some aftermarket flywheels that dont carry the cost of big brand names dont come with the ring grear attached so you can re-use your ld one..

for e.g:



I thought the mazdaspeed needed the ring gear added also such as this one above.
Old 04-28-2004 | 11:55 PM
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Broke_Apex_Seal, which couter weight did you use? The mazdaspeed one?
Old 04-29-2004 | 12:12 AM
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you can get the counter weight from mazda. make sure its the auto one.
Old 04-29-2004 | 01:54 AM
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why is it the auto one?
Old 04-30-2004 | 05:27 PM
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So which one sounds the best to you guys? The ACT, Mazdaspeed and I have also heard about JUN though I dont have much information on it...

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Old 04-30-2004 | 05:34 PM
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ACT:
http://www.rx7.com/store/rx8/rx8driv..._flywheel.html

Mazdaspeed:
http://www.rotaryextreme.com/msrx8.html

JUN: If it comes out.. I couldnt find it on the website
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/sgpracin...ulflfor93.html

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Old 04-30-2004 | 09:15 PM
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Why would you use the auto counter weight on a 6-sp? Doesn't this throu the balance out?
Old 04-30-2004 | 09:18 PM
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yeah i know it sounds funny but its the one you need to make it balance. i dont know why either but i've used them in my s6 rx7.
Old 04-30-2004 | 10:35 PM
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or maybe this one..

Unorthodox Racing:
http://www.unorthodoxracing.com/ultral.html

To me the ACT seems like the way to go. Best bang for the buck.. 400 bucks that is over the MS...
Old 05-05-2004 | 01:08 AM
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MS flywheel = awesome!

Torque setting for the flywheell main nut is 361, as per the service manual; also requires some locktight...

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Old 05-05-2004 | 01:12 AM
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I decided to go with the MazdaSpeed flywheel for 525 from Trussville Mazda. Anyone know a better price before I purchase it?

Also.. what about the clutch? I am getting the flywheel done, do any of you think it would be a good performance investment?

Thankx!
Old 05-05-2004 | 12:57 PM
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How does a lighter flywheel affect engine braking? Does it make it brake faster (because the engine is able to decelerate quicker) or slower (because the engine is can't drag the wheels down as quickly)? Or neither? Or one of those two, but for a different reason?
Old 05-05-2004 | 06:08 PM
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Dont waste the money the the Mazdaspeed. That stuff is so overpriced. Get the ACT.

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Old 05-05-2004 | 08:17 PM
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So guys.. which should I buy. The mazdaspeed flywheel or the ACT chromoly flywheel. It seems the mazdaspeed is 16 pounds with the counter weight and the act is 13.5 with the counter weight. Can anyone confirm this?

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Old 05-06-2004 | 12:23 AM
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Dont waste the money the the Mazdaspeed. That stuff is so overpriced. Get the ACT.

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The ACT makes more sense but I have had transimission problems (shifting into sixth gear).

The next time I have problems I don't want them blaming it on the flywheel if it isn't Mazdaspeed.

Otherwise I would say ACT in a NY minute.

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Old 05-06-2004 | 10:02 AM
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Just wonderin how much harder it would be to drive with the ACT flywheel as its a few pounds lighter than the Mazdaspeed one (which is slightly lighter than stock, I believe). Can anyone help enlighten (no pun intended...)?
Old 05-06-2004 | 10:40 AM
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My concerns are like Mr. Wiggles. especially for such an internal component... is it really going to be ok to go with ACT instead of Mazdaspeed. Even if the ACT flywheel/clutch isn't the cause, I'd hate to go through the paces with the dealer because I had ACt dropped in instead of Mazdaspeed. You experienced and knowledgable people (ehem... rotarygod, jason, mazdamaniac...) convince us that ACT is the way to go even when thinking about possible warranty issues...
Old 05-06-2004 | 11:02 AM
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Jason,

Will you have the ACT flywheel and counterweight anytime soon?

Thanx
Old 05-06-2004 | 04:21 PM
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I have both in stock now. Give me a call if you need one.

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Old 05-06-2004 | 09:32 PM
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ACT=No Warranty... Also the MS is much lighter than stock... Engine brakes faster with light flywheel...
Old 05-06-2004 | 09:34 PM
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5 pounds lighter... I think the ACT pushes the lightness to the extreme, same with mazda trix, at the expense of drivability.


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