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Time for a new clutch and flywheel. Thinking aluminum..

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BlackFox5.0

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I was thinking about getting a Fidanza aluminum flywheel, to match with this Centerforce Dual Friction I got used (like 250miles on it or something).

I dynoed my car today, and with 436rwtq (with extensively slipping clutch) my 5 year old Centerforce II clutch said it's done.

So, does this sound like a good combination, or should i step up the clutch even more?
 
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The DF Centerforce will handle the power you're putting down but they (Center Force) don't recommend aluminum flywheels for those clutches. Having said that... I've known a couple of folks to run aluminum flywheels with replacable friction plates. I don't know if they're any better or worse though (never really got any feedback on that). I pretty much stick with the steel or billet steel.
 

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If you drive your car as a DD, stay away from an aluminum flywheel.
 
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_JB_ said:
If you drive your car as a DD, stay away from an aluminum flywheel.
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Yep... definitely stay clear of any lightweight flywheel on a DD.
 

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The Dual Friction would be a great choice...I have a CF Stage II right now...and if I ever get a supercharger the DF will be the next in line...

The aluminum flywheel will help you decelerate quicker and accelerate a tick quicker if you want that little extra addition but some things to think about with the AFW is starting from a stop, particularly on hills, may require more slipping of the clutch to make up for the lower momentum than is stored in the heavier stock flywheel. Some jerking can be occured due to the loss of momentum possibly in between shifts for example as the rpm will drop sooner. If this isn't your only car in stop and go traffic this may not be a factor for you because it will be easier to "deal" with
 

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Good thing I asked. I'll just go with either a billet steel, or another stock one, if I can find one in good shape.

I think I might be producing upwards of 450rwtq if my clutch wasn't slipping. So this clutch I have needs to be able to withstand that.

The pressure plate is also blue, which leads me to think that it's a much older DF centerforce. It is a DF though because the disc has 2 different compounds..
 
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