Aluminium Flywheel

Mikkels · Post by **Mikkels** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 8:32 pm

I am looking to buy an aluminium flywheel. Does anybody
know of a source in NZ for a 1.8? I'm going to the states
in July so will try and get one shipped to my hotel while
there if I cannot source one locally.

Don

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The most popular aluminium flywheel is The "Fidenza"
wheel i THink it may have a steel insert on the clutch
face but dont qoute me. Mate it to the RPs sport
clutch and you're away!!
Ill be getting the RPS MAX for the turbo when funds
permit.
http://www.mvpmotorsports.com/Templates ... SearchYN=N

--- mikkels@ihug.co.nz wrote:

I am looking to buy an aluminium flywheel. Does
anybody
know of a source in NZ for a 1.8? I'm going to the
states
in July so will try and get one shipped to my hotel
while
there if I cannot source one locally.

Don

Glenn "SLYDIT"
http://miata.cardomain.com/id/supasparky
Currently building a DIY Turbo..Subaru VF10 Turbo, Weld el manifold, 2.5"exhaust,subaru BOV, Isuzu intercooler, 330cc GTX injectors, dual feed fuel rail,RX7 air flow meter, Greddy Emanage piggy back computor.Custom full length cold air box...YEEEEEHHHAAA
Hopefully finished by summer:)

Darryl Curran / Bitch'... · Post by **Darryl Curran / Bitch'...** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 10:25 am

how light do you want your flywheel?
I should be able to get you a billet steel item made. This is what we use
for our rotaries, 12-13lbs cost is $375incl and you get your ring gear
pressed onto this, can be made lighter or have ring gear machined as part of
the flywheel if required (extra $125).
If you are close enough when in the US to a source for the findaza unit (so
freight doest add too much) I would spend the extra and get one of them, hey
have a very good rep in the US.

Darryl Curran
Bitch'n Performance
Morrinsville 2251
New Zealand
07 889 1613
021 250 5083
bitchnperformance@xtra.co.nz

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There's a place in Albany that does them (chromoly?), I forget the
name, but Glenn at Rotary Power will be able to point you in the right
direction.

FWIW, it seems to be of little effect on my 1.8 (turbo).

I've had another mate;s flywheel shatter on him. No harm done, other
than having to redo the clutch/flywheel. He was having problems with
the starter / ring gears before this anyway, so it was likely a shonky
one

If you're staying normally aspirated, maybe a 1.6 sized one would be
better for the smaller diameter/inertia ..?

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Mikkels · Post by **Mikkels** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 7:51 pm

Yep the Fidanza seems like the one. Anybody ever used one
here? I'll use the standard 1.8 clutch even though I feel a
Supercharger in my future or FI of some kind.

Don

The most popular aluminium flywheel is The "Fidenza"
wheel i THink it may have a steel insert on the clutch
face but dont qoute me. Mate it to the RPs sport
clutch and you're away!!
Ill be getting the RPS MAX for the turbo when funds
permit.

http://www.mvpmotorsports.com/Templates ... SearchYN=N
[...]

Mikkels · Post by **Mikkels** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 7:53 pm

Yep I'll try for the Fidanza. Will be in Orlando for a
week.

Don

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Euen · Post by **Euen** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 6:41 pm

Hi Jeff

As I'm looking at the Chromoly option (Glenn still hasn't been able to pin
down the guy who machines them) your comment about shattering flywheels has
raised a bit of concern. Was it a Chromoly one that shattered or a
lightened cast one.

Cheers
Euen

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I'll ask him next time I see him ... main point was that it seemed to
be a poorly made one, hence the problems with the ring gears when
trying to start the car.

My one has been fine tho..

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Mikkels · Post by **Mikkels** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 8:01 pm

I want to measure the performance (acceleration) of my MX5
before and after the installation of the flywheel.

Any ideas? It would be good to document the difference
which says in folklore about 0.5 sec 0 - 100.

How should I do this?

Don

Okibi · Post by **Okibi** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 8:34 pm

Borrow a Gtech or the Apex I equivalent.

(There's no shortage of Gtech's for sale on ebay)

- Dave.

bert wouda · Post by **bert wouda** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 8:53 pm

Test the car before,...and after on a Dynamo meter for BHP and KW and
see if you have gained any horses ...make notes RPM and gears etc ...
this was a part of my job (years ago ) after LPG/CNG conversions and high
performance cars ... (lost part of my hearing in one ear through this
shitty job )

BERT

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Mikkels · Post by **Mikkels** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 1:11 pm

Anybody thought about getting Meremere for a club day? It would be fun

Don

Mike Jolley · Post by **Mike Jolley** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 3:33 pm

suggested that one,dial your own, elimination drags.a gymkana general
fun.dont think club is keen. mike

Anthug · Post by **Anthug** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 3:39 pm

Hi,

Count me in for a track day at Meremere!!

Best regards,

Anthony Huggard
Manukau City, Auckland
anthonyhuggard@xtra.co.nz

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