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Old May 22, 2010 | 10:42 PM
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I need to replace my clutch, i'm not to good with this but i was lookin at a few clutch kits on the web and a few of them come with the flywheel and some of them don't, do i need to replace the flywheel too or not. I want to upgrade the cluch a little so mabey i should replace the flywheel too... idk, any help or clutch opinions would be great.
 
Old May 23, 2010 | 05:29 AM
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I'm not an expert but here is what I would recommend.
1) if your motor is stock, or even slightly modded, a replacement for your stock clutch should be fine You should however send your flywheel to a machineshop to get re-surfaced.

2)if your motor is more then slightly modded, OR you don't mind (or actually want) a stiffer clutch, then go with an upgrade (generally referred to as a "stage 2" clutch, or even a "stage 3" clutch if you want to go all out. These upgrades generally come with a lighter flywheel as part of the kit

Generally the upgrades are most noticeable in 2 areas. The friction material is more "grabby" and the springs within the clutch are also stiffer. This reduces slip and "give" as you change gears. The downside is the more upgraded your clutch, the harder it is to pull off smooth shifts like you can with a stock clutch.

What year/model is your car, and what upgrades have you done (if any)?
 
Old May 23, 2010 | 06:07 AM
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You need to have the flywheel resurfaced if anything. However, you can buy a new one instead of having any downtime.
 
Old May 23, 2010 | 08:06 AM
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As long as you haven't completely burnt up the clutch, old flywheel should be OK as it is to put a new stock clutch in. Racing clutches are not great for daily driving especially in city traffic. If you do go with one, you should get the flywheel that matches it instead of the stock one.
 
Old May 23, 2010 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by SilverSedan
I'm not an expert but here is what I would recommend.
1) if your motor is stock, or even slightly modded, a replacement for your stock clutch should be fine You should however send your flywheel to a machineshop to get re-surfaced.

2)if your motor is more then slightly modded, OR you don't mind (or actually want) a stiffer clutch, then go with an upgrade (generally referred to as a "stage 2" clutch, or even a "stage 3" clutch if you want to go all out. These upgrades generally come with a lighter flywheel as part of the kit

Generally the upgrades are most noticeable in 2 areas. The friction material is more "grabby" and the springs within the clutch are also stiffer. This reduces slip and "give" as you change gears. The downside is the more upgraded your clutch, the harder it is to pull off smooth shifts like you can with a stock clutch.

What year/model is your car, and what upgrades have you done (if any)?
I have a 2002 hatchback Si, the only things i have done to it ia a cold air intake, headers and the exhaust.
 
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