SPOON flywheel


I'm running a 14.56 @100.8 mph right now and i'm trying to get even lower without doing any internal mods... and i dont really wanna change my final drive yet! just curious if this wuld help at all.
 
depends on the engine and spec

also lightweight rims will just as beneficial as a lightweight fly

a b16a has a very heavy flywheel so there will be nice improvements

not so much on type R but still worth doing imo

do a search also

theres a lot of discussions about the pros and cons on a lightweight fly on this forum already
 
Is a lightened flightwheel worth doing on my EK4 Jordan then? I noted the difference between the weight of the EK9 and EK9. What are the downsides to fitting one to the engine? Im sure there will be something, otherwise wouldnt the manufacturers just fit one as standard if it increases the performance.

Ben
 
i have a standard used good condition ek9 flywheel for sale £65 delivered to uk pm me,,
 
HornetSting said:
Is a lightened flightwheel worth doing on my EK4 Jordan then? I noted the difference between the weight of the EK9 and EK9. What are the downsides to fitting one to the engine? Im sure there will be something, otherwise wouldnt the manufacturers just fit one as standard if it increases the performance.

Ben
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The downside is that revs drop faster between shifts and if you do not or CANNOT adjust to shifting faster - the drive will be very jerky and you might even stall the car in 1st and reverse gear.

There is also a perception that because of this phenomenon, the motor has lost torque. THIS IS NOT TRUE. It is the loss of inertia - STORED energy. On cars producing very little torque, this would be problematic in drag racing - SOHC cars come to mind, but the twin cams VTEC or NON-VTEC benefit from lighter flywheels.

Heavier flywheels installed at the factory were aimed to appease the everyday driver. It is a FACT that heavier flywheel'd cars are easier to drive in a lazy/slow shifting less manic manner.
 
RagingAngel said:
The downside is that revs drop faster between shifts and if you do not or CANNOT adjust to shifting faster - the drive will be very jerky and you might even stall the car in 1st and reverse gear.

There is also a perception that because of this phenomenon, the motor has lost torque. THIS IS NOT TRUE. It is the loss of inertia - STORED energy. On cars producing very little torque, this would be problematic in drag racing - SOHC cars come to mind, but the twin cams VTEC or NON-VTEC benefit from lighter flywheels.

Heavier flywheels installed at the factory were aimed to appease the everyday driver. It is a FACT that heavier flywheel'd cars are easier to drive in a lazy/slow shifting less manic manner.
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:nice: totally agree...go as light as you can stand. this includes wheels and tires. rotating weight not good for drag.
 
Thanks for the info raging angel, very interesting. Are they a job to fit? Also would you think that the local Honda dealership would do it, or would they not want to fit 'aftermarket' parts?
 
HornetSting said:
Thanks for the info raging angel, very interesting. Are they a job to fit? Also would you think that the local Honda dealership would do it, or would they not want to fit 'aftermarket' parts?
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I don't think Honda would to it but your local garage might.
 
HornetSting said:
Thanks for the info raging angel, very interesting. Are they a job to fit? Also would you think that the local Honda dealership would do it, or would they not want to fit 'aftermarket' parts?
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cant see honda fitting a part that was not supplied by them

do it yourself if your anyway competant with a half inch socket set

or just get a mechanic to do it

for a good mechanic should take around 3 to 4 hours
 
Thanks for the info guys. I have never taken the gearbox off or done anything like that. If I had help I would probably give it a go. As said thanks for the info on the downsides, what are the benefits of fitting one?

Thanks again,
Ben
 
fitting the flywheel can be a challenge for the first timer.

Unless you're confident in your mechanical ability - and have prior experience or at least the service manual, I would not attempt it.

The major pluses of installing a lighter flywheel is your gain in acceleration will be improved as well as your deceleration. This is important and desired for people who are looking for a responsive car.

Some might find it tiresome to have such a "peaky" car, but others like myself, can never go back and find the stock ITR/CTR motor so lethargic with the stock flywheel.
 
"Motorcycle type response"
...is the best I can describe what a lightweight flywheel does to a civic engine response, I love it.
 
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