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Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel, Unorthodox Lightened Flywheel, &UnorthodoxUnderdrivePulley

Old Feb 2, 2005 | 07:36 PM
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Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel, Unorthodox Lightened Flywheel, &UnorthodoxUnderdrivePulley

are any of these parts worth the money?
at custommaxima the fidanza goes for $419 for 95 and up, $509 for unorthodox and the pulley for $169.
would installing these at a shop cost a lot? The flywheels seem to give a lot of hp cause it makes the engine rev quicker but so much money. as for the pulley only 5 to 12 hp increase. i'm not turbo or supercharged.
Old Feb 2, 2005 | 07:47 PM
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Installing the UDP is no more than a one hour job if you know whats going on. The flywheel will be much more involved because it requires removing the tranny. As far as the price of each part goes, there is no need to buy them new. The flywheel may get burn spots on would not be good any more but I can't forsee many situations in which the UDP will break. Keep your eye in the FS forum. Used UDP's pop up at least once a month. In November I'll be selling mine for $80 shipped.
Old Feb 2, 2005 | 07:50 PM
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I heard supercharger pulleys were almost as good (since 85% of the improvement is weight alone) but have the same diameter so no changing belt bull****.
Old Feb 2, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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dont expect that much horsepower out of the pulley and flywheel probably will only help you transfer more power to the ground rather than "give" you power
Old Feb 3, 2005 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by JClaw
I heard supercharger pulleys were almost as good (since 85% of the improvement is weight alone) but have the same diameter so no changing belt bull****.
Unless you plan on going boosted in the future it would make sense to get the UDP. They are the same price so if you're in it for the weight saving you might as well reduce the diameter a bit.
Old Feb 3, 2005 | 10:41 AM
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I have both a UDP and lightened flywheel.
The UDP i installed first. I didnt notice any great gains.
Its a mod that goes hand in hand with others.
The flywheel I did notice. The car revved so much quicker.
In all, these items do not create HP but free it up.
If you were to compare their weight to the OEM items weight you would definalty see the difference.
If your looking to get the most out of your car, then these are good mods to have.
If you just want a simple bolt on with nice noticable gains, get the ecu upgrade.
Old Feb 3, 2005 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by FLAVOR_24/7
I have both a UDP and lightened flywheel.
The UDP i installed first. I didnt notice any great gains.
Its a mod that goes hand in hand with others.
The flywheel I did notice. The car revved so much quicker.
In all, these items do not create HP but free it up.
If you were to compare their weight to the OEM items weight you would definalty see the difference.
If your looking to get the most out of your car, then these are good mods to have.
If you just want a simple bolt on with nice noticable gains, get the ecu upgrade.



seems like you want good noticable gain for the money.

in this case y pipe is best bang for buck, then ecu, then after than its debatable but I'd finish off exhaust then do light flywheel.
Old Feb 3, 2005 | 12:21 PM
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y-pipe,intake,pulley,flywheel,ecu
get those mods n u would be very happy wit your car
Old Feb 3, 2005 | 02:51 PM
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ok thanks, i'm gettin something else now
Old Feb 3, 2005 | 05:36 PM
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i would get the ecu first that would be the biggest improvement out of all that you will actually FEEL
Old Feb 3, 2005 | 08:00 PM
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if u have auto u cant get the fidenza for your car, udp is nice mod and u dont have to pay 169 for it get a motostorm pulley or used
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