Flywheel resurfacing versus new flywheel
04-06-2010, 04:34 AM
#1
Flywheel resurfacing versus new flywheel
Hi guys,
I am going to be putting a new clutch in to my daily driver 95 maxima as the clutch has been slipping a little bit.
Should I buy a new flywheel or resurface the existing one? What is the turn around time on a typical resurfacing? I do not want my car to be inoperable for more than a weekend. Are there any flywheels that would work well with an exedy stage 2 clutch? I plan on being boosted by the end of the summer.
I am going to be putting a new clutch in to my daily driver 95 maxima as the clutch has been slipping a little bit.
Should I buy a new flywheel or resurface the existing one? What is the turn around time on a typical resurfacing? I do not want my car to be inoperable for more than a weekend. Are there any flywheels that would work well with an exedy stage 2 clutch? I plan on being boosted by the end of the summer.
04-06-2010, 05:20 AM
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If you're going for performance, you might as well take this opportunity to put a lighter flywheel in it. I can't imagine there would be much difference between brands as far as how they handle certain clutches. Fidanza is a good/popular performance flywheel brand for the Maxima.
I've seen flywheel companies say that a used flywheel can still have hotspots, even if it's properly resurfaced. While I'm sure that's true, I'm not sure how likely it is or whether it would be noticeable. Could just be that they're trying to sell more flywheels by telling us that. Someone with a little more experience than I have might be better able to comment on this.
I've seen flywheel companies say that a used flywheel can still have hotspots, even if it's properly resurfaced. While I'm sure that's true, I'm not sure how likely it is or whether it would be noticeable. Could just be that they're trying to sell more flywheels by telling us that. Someone with a little more experience than I have might be better able to comment on this.
Last edited by VQ30MPG; 04-06-2010 at 05:23 AM.
04-06-2010, 05:47 AM
#3
I'd rather not go with a lighter flywheel if the car is boosted 
it might not be that great but thanks for reply. Maybe Ill just go oem and sell the used one?.=
it might not be that great but thanks for reply. Maybe Ill just go oem and sell the used one?.=
Last edited by ampire; 04-06-2010 at 05:51 AM.
04-06-2010, 05:52 AM
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I've seen flywheel companies say that a used flywheel can still have hotspots, even if it's properly resurfaced. While I'm sure that's true, I'm not sure how likely it is or whether it would be noticeable. Could just be that they're trying to sell more flywheels by telling us that.
Bingo.
Flywheel resurfacing is no more difficult than brake rotor resurfacing, except sometimes the pressure plate alignment pins need to be removed and replaced. Not sure if this applies to Max's or not.
Last clutch I did, we just deglazed the flywheel in situ with a red scuff pad. Smooth as silk, and no additional downtime.
You'll have to inspect the contact surface when you pull things apart, and obviously, also the rear main seal.
04-06-2010, 05:52 AM
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honestly wit the economy as it is and the slow work most machine shops have right now...its prolly cheaper to buy a new OEM flywheel than resurfacing an old one. But u can always check. If u have a micrometer u can check the thickness of the flywheel. If its way below spec or worn then resurface or replace.
Fidanza is the best aftermarket flywheel. My concern with them is that they offer wear plates that can be purchased once the fidanza starts to wear. What concerns me is that if the company offers wear plates then they kno their flywheels wear out faster than OEM. If u are not boosted then u dont really need the fidanza and OEM exedy should be fine. Fidanza like 500-600 bucks depending on where u purchase. They do work very nice tho.
Fidanza is the best aftermarket flywheel. My concern with them is that they offer wear plates that can be purchased once the fidanza starts to wear. What concerns me is that if the company offers wear plates then they kno their flywheels wear out faster than OEM. If u are not boosted then u dont really need the fidanza and OEM exedy should be fine. Fidanza like 500-600 bucks depending on where u purchase. They do work very nice tho.
04-06-2010, 05:57 AM
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honestly wit the economy as it is and the slow work most machine shops have right now...its prolly cheaper to buy a new OEM flywheel than resurfacing an old one. But u can always check. If u have a micrometer u can check the thickness of the flywheel. If its way below spec or worn then resurface or replace.
Fidanza is the best aftermarket flywheel. My concern with them is that they offer wear plates that can be purchased once the fidanza starts to wear. What concerns me is that if the company offers wear plates then they kno their flywheels wear out faster than OEM. If u are not boosted then u dont really need the fidanza and OEM exedy should be fine. Fidanza like 500-600 bucks depending on where u purchase. They do work very nice tho.
Fidanza is the best aftermarket flywheel. My concern with them is that they offer wear plates that can be purchased once the fidanza starts to wear. What concerns me is that if the company offers wear plates then they kno their flywheels wear out faster than OEM. If u are not boosted then u dont really need the fidanza and OEM exedy should be fine. Fidanza like 500-600 bucks depending on where u purchase. They do work very nice tho.
Cutting a flywheel should cost no more than ~$50.
The reason Fidanza puts wear plates, isn't because they know their stuff wears faster, its because people that buy their stuff frag on their clutches. If I'm dropping $5-600 on a clutch, I want to be able to service it with more just "replace entire assembly".
If the OEM had a replaceable wear plate, this thread wouldn't exist, the OP would just replace the friction surface.
Last edited by SteveB123; 04-06-2010 at 06:06 AM.
04-06-2010, 11:31 AM
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04-06-2010, 12:32 PM
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Sachs isn't OEM for Nissan.
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