I'm putting together my 3L parts and my first inclination is to go with a lightweight flywheel just to stack the deck for good performance. Assuming an LSD and a strong NA 3L is it worthwhile? Anybody put in a Fidanza in a 3L and regret it? Any thoughts are appreciated before I dump $300+.
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3L Traction and Fidanza
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BAD SVT
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i'd say its worth it for a N/A 3L. u wanna get to those high rpms quick. on a FI'd u don't wanna get there too quick tho:laugh:. its uncomfortable for daily driving and u could literally sit there spinning wheels all day long if u wanted.
I would say its good for a NA 3.0. Like mentioned above not great for turbo, especialy higher clamp force clutches.
I have a nice deal on a Fidanza in the classifeds if your interested. Shoot me a pm. Will save you some money. Plus some Slick shift forks you can install while trans is out.
I have a nice deal on a Fidanza in the classifeds if your interested. Shoot me a pm. Will save you some money. Plus some Slick shift forks you can install while trans is out.
KyleQ
Hard-core CEG'er
I've got a Fidanza, 3+ Clutch, and a Torsen T2 - love the combo :laugh:
Redlineracer12
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That combo isn't very daily driver friendly IMO though. I like mine, but if you want something a little easier to manage, the SVT flywheel is fine.
KyleQ
Hard-core CEG'er
My only issue is the motor moves more then it should due to the shot rear roll resistor. My dad was able to drive the car just fine on his first time ever driving it... he hasn't driven a manual in over a decade...
Blackcoog
Hard-core CEG'er
Mainly because of the 3+ clutch though. I had the fidanza with the stock SVT clutch and didn't have any drivability issues.
KyleQ
Hard-core CEG'er
The 3+ is a little work.. I do dail drive it, but 1st gear is the only issue and I've gotten darn good at it...
Redlineracer12
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muntus
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I got the Spec flywheel with my Stage 1 clutch mainly because I wasn't comfortable with any of the machine shops(where I did the swap) resurfacing my flywheel. I needed a flywheel that was properly machined and I needed it in a hurry.
If I had the time and the need to do it again, I'd go with the SVT clutch, slightly lightened, and machined to the proper specs.
If I had the time and the need to do it again, I'd go with the SVT clutch, slightly lightened, and machined to the proper specs.
Blackcoog
Hard-core CEG'er
Stick with a stock SVT clutch it's better than the spec 1 or 2.