Hey guys, I've been doing some homework on the clutch and flywheel setup I want. I was interested in the OEM clutch with an AASCO lightweight flywheel, but I've been reading that may not be a good idea because our OEM clutches are unsprung. Anyone know if this setup would be OK, or should I just go with an OEM dual mass flywheel?

Also, does $700 for labor sound like a decent price?

 

I run this exact setup. It is a little rough of engagement sometimes because of the unsprung disc and flywheel but its not bad at all.

 

Hmm, ok that's good news. Do you notice any downsides with the setup, like slower launch? I'm wondering if the lighter flywheel will increase or decrease my quarter mile time.

Some people say the launch and shifts are slower, but the acceleration can make up for it.

 

It is faster in every way quicker shifts, faster revs , better acceleration especially in first gear. Defiantly will help you quarter mile

 

Karanx7, I'm in the same boat as you right now.

Clutch is on it's way out and I already purchased a LUK replacement ... just debating whether if I should resurface the OEM flywheel or buy aftermarket.

AASCO lightweight flywheel is $500 on Amazon - anybody find any cheaper pricing?

 

Check this thread https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-cl-2001-2003-50/6mt-clutch-flywheel-lightweight-steel-892531/

 

did you have any install problems running this setup? Another member mentioned having to mill something down to fit it properly.

 

^^Yea, that's something I'm worried about to. I think it's strange, so it might have just been his car.

 

i thought it was impossible?
no?

on the TL side the only way to get a light weight flywheel is to go with a sprung set up

 

No install problems at all just bolt it up like the stock flywheel.

 

That's not true either, you would just be running a completely unsprung setup. If you use the stock clutch to do this with, its not that bad. The best way to describe this is when the clutch engages it grabs quicker. There is no springs to let there be a little give like a sprung disc or flywheel.

 

reese8789 how many miles do you have on your setup? Giving up the dual mass flywheel and using an unsprung clutch puts all the give in to the friction plates or the tires. Just wondering what this will do to the life of the clutch and tires?

 

It's not going to effect the tires unless you're spinning every time you start moving the car.

Probably better for the clutch life since you're slipping less often, as opposed to a slight prolonged slippage between every shift.

 

I see what your saying but, I have had race clutches that where unsprung and they hooked up so well that you either launched hard or spun the tire every time you let the clutch out, they lasted well in a racing environment but there life was cut almost in half if you drove them on the street. A sprung clutch does not cause slippage it makes the engagement a little smoother the same as a dual mass flywheel. Shifts while your moving should be noting but awesome, my concern was taking off in day to day situations like backing in to a parking space or stop and go traffic that the potential for increased slippage could occur. Being that our car where engineered with an unsprung clutch there may not be that big of an effect.

 

$700 for just labor is high. I would expect ~$400 for a clutch swap. But shop rates near you may be more than here.

Get the lightweight flywheel. The only thing you'll regret is not getting it sooner.

 

Why not just get a Clutchmaster's Stage 1? It will be more durable, similar pedal feel, and probably the same price?

http://hoa.excelerateperformance.com.../i-251868.aspx

 

AASCO flywheel: $500
OEM Clutch: $150
Total: $650

Clutchmaster's Stage 1: $1100


I'm considering the Clutchmaster's because it's sprung, but the price difference is a bit steep.

 

I have my CM stage 3 that I obviously am no longer using. The clutch has plenty of meat left. It is a heavier pedal than stock but I loved it. If you're interested, let me know.

 

Sorry I didn't realize the OE clutch and AASCO flywheel were that cheap. I thought it would be closer to $850-$900 for both.