flywheel Q???

[aznguy0087]

im getting ready to replace my clutch on my BE and thought mit as well replace the flywheel well im in there. Im planing on replacing it with SPEC light weight one and they have a option between a steel one and a aluminum one. whats the diff. between the two? if anybody can help that would be great thanks...

[Huffer]

Did you visit SPEC's site?

Subaru - Legacy
Application Flywheels Aluminum Pressure Plate
Year Span Engine Includes Steel Aluminum None Option None
1997 2004 2.5L SU00S SU00A
Pricing: $329 $429


To allow for specific inertia needs, SPEC flywheels are made in high carbon billet steel and aircraft quality billet aluminum. The aluminum and most steel SPEC units are rebuildable and feature a replaceable steel friction plate that is made from a friction- enhancing steel metal specially formulated for optimum clutch bedding and holding power. The aluminum and steel materials provide a light and medium weight option for all types of racing. SPEC spends a lot of time and effort on research and development of optimum flywheel dimensions and weights for all types of driving and racing and can optimize your MOI (moment of inertia) to maximize your car's output and performance.

Please consult a SPEC representative as to which flywheel will best suite your needs.

Based on that, steel is heavier/cheaper than aluminium. However you do need to contact SPEC and tell them what your expectations of the car will be. Do you want a high rpm horsepower chaser? Or a comfortable daily driver with decent pickup on the low end with smooth gear changes?

[KAG]

Airgne has the Spec aluminum flywheel on his BE and he sounds pretty happy with it.

You might also want to look into the ACT streetlite flywheel - I've heard many, many great things about it for a daily driver and that's what I plan on getting once my clutch kicks the bucket here soon.

Hope this helps..

[aznguy0087]

well guess what my clutch gave out on me tonight! well more like my mom when she drove my car to work. it wont even drive anymore, had it towed back to my dealership, was hopeing not to buy it till next next week! but ill try get a write up goin when I do it