Ciaran

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Im planning on upping the power on my car from standard 240bhp with a VF23 FMIC and Walbro fuel pump so expecting 300+ BHP with any luck.

Anyway my clutch is curretly fine although im expecting it probably won't be
after the power upgrade.
Im planning to fit an Exedy clutch before i do the upgrade to save me doing loads of work and then the clutch slipping.
Can i just fit the new clutch without getting the flywheel skimmed?

Ciaran

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Nobody on scoobynet knows?
don't believe it

duncatr

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Get it skimmed. Its good practice if nothing else.
Would not want to take the box out again if there was any issues
It also means a little less weight

Wuz can do a good deal on clutch and skimmed fly balanced to match

andywiddss1

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yes u can just fit the new clutch , i just got my flywheel skimmed today cost 20 quid local engineers as im putting a paddle clutch in also got new pilot bearing for flywheel 7 quid . but i had a spare flywheel so easy to do worth doing as its alot of hassle to take the box back out if u get clutch judder

Boro

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Im no expert, but i wouldnt have though the flywheel would need skimming if theres no obvious scoring/high spots. If you do get it skimmed, make sure its by a reputable company so that its done properly AND balanced.

Personally, i would change to a new lightweight flywheel if funds allow.

Aztec Performance Ltd

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What type of clutch fo you have? With Cerametallic clutches we recommend using a uprated/forged flywheel.

Cheers,

Bob

andywiddss1

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Ciaran

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Done mate sent him a Pm on Abz Scbs

duncatr

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Thats not always the best way forward for a road car.

I have driven many scoobs with different weight fly wheels and I opted to run a skimmed oe flywheel.

APIDavid

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YES you should ALWAYS SKIM a flywheel to give the new friction disc a chance to bed in onto a fresh surface. That's why so many peoplke on here say they have a new clutch fitted and it still judders. Because it didn't judder before [ unlikely ] doesn't mean it won't after a new clutch.

AND

NO you cannot fit a ceremetallic paddle clutch to a cast [ OE ] flywheel the material is too aggressive and the OE flywheel will be mullered within 1000 miles. You need a steel billet flywheel.

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andywiddss1

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u saying its not really a good idea to fit the clutch i have bought , also how much is a billet flywheel

APIDavid

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Clever guy - got it in one

Yep.

Steel billet flywheels can be a nightmare. MANY of the cheap ones do not have hardened starter ring teeth and you end up with dodgy starter issues in a few months - then you'll need another starter and a flywheel. Despite claims from the cheap flywheel sellers, try running a file across the teeth of whichever one you buy. If it slides across and does not make a mark then it is fine - if you can file it, send it back.

Nearly all steel flywheels I have seen, have the teeth for the starter cut into the steel. IE no separate ring gear - hence the lack of hardness. And also hence, when the teeth wear away, the whole wheel is scrap rather than just the ring gear.

Call me for a proper price on a proper one, that will not embarrass you or me a few months down the road.

David APi

andywiddss1

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can u just pm me a price for the flywheel thanks

APIDavid

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done