I did a search and noticed that upgrading the clutch and going to a light weight flywheel doesn't seem to happen much around here.

I'm thinking about going to aftermarket clutch and light weight flywheel.
Stock flywheel is about 9kg (20lbs)
The JDM DC5R flywheel is about 4.7kgs (10lbs).
The toda, exedy, and others seem to be around 3.7kg. (8lbs)

Would the real light weight (8lbs) flywheels be too much of a pain in the ass for daily driving? I have noticed a few people like the JDM DC5R for every day use, but they are hard to get a hold of.

Seems that the Exedy clutch is the way to go too.

 

i have the exedy hd organic clutch and jdm dc5r flywheel and am really happy with the combination. I think the exedy and toda flywheel are actually 4.2kg or so. i think 3.7kg would be pushing it for daily use could make the car less driveable (its already a bit more jerky at 4.7)

 

I was thinking about going with the Excedy setup along with the Quaife LSD, but ended up waiting until I wear out my stock setup. My car will not see track situations in order to justify the LSD and the added torque steer.

There's a member who's running the Comptech flywheel, but can't remember the user.

 

Comptech offers a lightweight flywheel, but you use stock components. Evidently the OEM stuff isn't terrible.

 

Sorry for the newbness but what's a lighter flywheel do?

 

Helps spool the motor up faster by taking weight off of a part that interfaces with the drivetrain.

 

And conversely results in greater engine braking when off throttle - hence the jerkiness in stop/start/crawling traffic.
Not really worth the outlay IMO - stick the money on a better set of rims/tyres, body parts, or even exhaust, if you must spend the cash that's burning a hole in your pocket.

 

The performance gained by changing the flywheel is better than any exhaust, rims, cai, what ever.

The jerkiness is not that much of a problem with the JDM DC5R flywheel, but hard to get hold of, hence the original question about the lighter flywheels.

 

Although it's debatable (I've yet to see a dyno for a flywheel swap for the K24A2), I believe his main point is that you'll end up spending a whole lot on labor if you're not doing the project on your own.

In my opinion, while you have the tranny down, you might as well change the clutch, install an LSD, and swap some of the gears for the ITR or Civic Si's while you're at it. I'm running the RSX-S 2-5 gears and would recommend it to anyone who is thinking of taking the tranny down for any reason.

Keep in mind that 99.999% of the guys who did the ITR flywheel are on a hybrid-civic or RSX chassis, so some of the feedback you've read might not apply.

 

Have you considered the Comptech one? Similar weight at 10.5 lbs.

 

You can also reduce rotational weight on the opposite side of the crank by using lighter and underdrive crank pulley. It's much cheaper and easier than dropping the tranny.

 

Doing both would be of the best benefit. I had a Toda clutch/flywheel in my old EG and loved it. It wasn't herky/jerky like some describe...most of that is a result of the new grabbier clutch material than the light flywheel. You as a driver can adjust your driving style to accomodate the "lighter feel" of a light flywheel.

As a few have mentioned, if you're gonna put a new flywheel and clutch in think about also doing an LSD (Quaife is prefered or JDM, clutch type e.g. KAAZ are the type that really effect torque steer)

Lastly if interested, also consider swapping gears (biggest performance increase of the drivetrain when it comes to acceleration).

 

I did my clutch twice and this is my advice:

Use stock clutch and pressure plate with Comptech Flywheel and if you can,change the LSD to Quaife. That is my current setup.

The previous one (Exedy Stage 1 with Flywheel) was not so good (a lot of noise and shifting was not smooth).

So the current one is the perfect setup.

 

I was looking to do both the UR underdrive pulleys and the clutch!
Both mods seem to actually do something!

 

I have, but I was thinking that while I'm at it, may as well change to Exedy clutch plate / pressure plate setup seeing as labour will cost a fair bit.

Do you know if the Comptech flywheel will work with the Exedy set up?

 

Sounds good to me, do you notice much of a difference with the LSD driving wise?

 

i just got the EXEDY clutch & lightweight flywheel recently installed
i recommend getting them

 

A clutch is a clutch and a flywheel is a flywheel, but if you meant the combo of Exedy and Comptech specifically, regarding drivability - I then I don't know. I don't see why not.

 

Which light weight flywheel? The Exedy?

 

No, only works with the OEM

 

exedy
there's a package on ebay
i think it was around 500 for both

 

Sweeeeeeeet! That's cheap price!

 

Hello,

I am thinking about installing an RSX Exedy OEM or stage 1 clutch kit with an RSX light weight flywheel.

That setup should work just fine on a TSX, correct? As long as the clutch kit and flywheel are both for an RSX.

Would you guys recommend Exedy EOM kit or Exedy stage 1 clutch kit?

And how would a stock RSX flywheel compare to a stock TSX flywheel?

Thanks a bunch!!!

 

Yeah, for cheap parts. Dude, Exedy Stage 1 is no better than stock. It's practically the same thing.

 

Does ACT (Advanced Clutch Technology) make a setup for the TSX?

 

Yes, they have 4 different setups for the TSX, but 2 are for the street.

PM me if you need a kit.

 

Now that's service!

 

I daily drive with a 8lb ACT Prolite Flywheel its not that hard you just have to give a little more gas to keep the flywheel spinning because the engine rev's drop much faster.

Engine response is insane with a lightweight flywheel, I love it.

 

We get clutches too BTW....will be posting specials in the blackmarket shortly. We can accomodate a wide variety of needs.

 

drkangel348, you're running the oem clutch/pressure plate/etc.?

 

Just installed the Exedy Stage 1 Organic Racing Clutch kit and Exedy Racing Flywheel (part #'s 08806 and HF02, same as RSX). Highly recommended, even for daily drivers through crappy traffic like Dallas rush hour like myself! Acceleration feels so much quicker!