Whats everyone's opinion on resurfacing a flywheel ? I can get it done for $45 bucks... Or should I just replace it ? stock replacement $128 or lightened billet steel $345. (no aluminum for the street)
I had it done in the past a few times. But it comes a time when it can't be done and a new flywheel will need to be bought. Same as brake drums....there's a limit on the thickness.
No problem resurfacing here either. There is usually a small chamfer around the edge of the flywheel friction surface. A good Joe Six-pack method of measuring is to make sure some of that chamfer is left after resurfacing. Otherwise you need to measure if you have a low pedal or you are out of adjustment range.
ive used aluminum flywheels on two of my street cars now and some customer cars. they are great. no considerable difference when trying to get the car going but a huge difference in the acceleration of the car.
Well it turns out that this flywheel is full of cracks, so I wont be using it... I'm going to buy a new one, I'm going with stock replacement because of a dreaded budget...
Been using a stock flywheel since I put my 5spd in, with no issues, and I have abused it on more than one occasion. No chatter or slip.
I have seen what looks like cracks on them quite often.. Usually only surface. Have had many resurfaced and no issues. Like mentioned, there is a limit to thickness..
