[Ant]

Uprated Clutch kit and lightweight Flywheel options

Hi Folks, anyone know of any kits in market yet?

Cheers

 

[Greg]

Hi Folks, anyone know of any kits in market yet?

Cheers

Haven't seen that yet, but it's almost a certainly that we will see those before people need their first clutch changes.

Greg

 

[GarchingS54]

124Spider uses the old MX5 NC gearbox. There are some Turbo powered MX5 NC 2.0l on racetracks with more then 400nm torque and 300hp - with no problems.

So, why should the 124Spiders 1,4l tiny engine need a stronger clutch?

 

[Greg]

I am not saying it needs it. I am saying that they will likely become available. I know when I change out parts, I like to upgrade, so I wouldn't mind a lighter flywheel and stronger clutch, as long as I had to take it apart anyway.

Greg

 

[Ant]

I agree Greg, plus I don't mind a bit of strip racing which benefits from a bit more clutch bite off the line. And as you pointed out there are usually huge weight savings available with single mass performance flywheels over stock. I saved over 15lbs on my last project car.

 

[Ant]

This Fidanza offering from GWR for the NC seems the part. Good reviews and 8.6lbs weight saving. Not huge but noticeable on all accounts

http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/21-1048B.html

Maybe Brian can confirm whether this a drop in replacement for the 124.

Cheers.

 

[Greg]

I agree Greg, plus I don't mind a bit of strip racing which benefits from a bit more clutch bite off the line. And as you pointed out there are usually huge weight savings available with single mass performance flywheels over stock. I saved over 15lbs on my last project car.

Wow, a 15 pound reduction in weight that's bolted to the crank has to make a difference! Of course I doubt you could knock off that much on this car (unless you are comparing a fluid filled flywheel/torque converter automatic to a lightweight flywheel on a manual) but there may still be a noticeable improvement.

Greg

 

[Ant]

Wow, a 15 pound reduction in weight that's bolted to the crank has to make a difference! Of course I doubt you could knock off that much on this car (unless you are comparing a fluid filled flywheel/torque converter automatic to a lightweight flywheel on a manual) but there may still be a noticeable improvement.

Greg

It sure did make a noticeable difference but the downside was serious chatter at idle. But worth it my opinion

 

[anty]

Resurrection time!
It seems nice upgrade, but cost $550+ just for the flywheel and after some experience with previous upgrades, I'm trying to understand what to expect before I find it out personally))
I was watching some videos, and mostly it sounds like a good thing to do. But do anyone have some personal experience? Ideally with the spider..

 

[Calehedron]

I will let you know soon. I have the ClutchMasters LMF and FX-400 friction plate.