Which upgrade yields the best results?
Which modification would yield the best results in a Mazda 3s with a CAI and custom catback exhaust? A lightweight flywheel or an underdrive power pulley kit? And is it a must to replace the stock clutch if upgrading the flywheel?
If I were to replace the clutch I would use Mazdaspeed's sport clutch upgrade which provides a 30% increase in clamp load: ( http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/spee...ode=MZ3&bhcp=1 ) For the flywheel I have been looking at SRMotorsports' 9.25 pound aluminum flywheel: ( http://srmotorsports.com/Mazda3_Perf...Flywheels.html ) SRMotorsports' underdrive power pulley kit with 15% reduced diameter and 400% lighter than stock (2.1 lb. vs. 8.2 lb. stock): ( http://srmotorsports.com/Mazda3_Perf...r_Pulleys.html ) |
flywhell would prpduce more gain and no you don't need to replace the clutch unless you plan on pounding on the clutch pretty hard or adding FI.
I'd contact Ken @ www.mazda3online.com He's got the MS clutch and flywheel for the 3. Save you a lot of money. |
anyone have an aftermarket flywheel installed on their mazda 3?
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be sure to shoot me an email or PM on any aftermarket or performance part you need for the 3
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My understanding is that lighter flywheel will make your car less streetable. I don't think of these cars to be sport cars to put light flywheels. I used to have an 1994 RX7 when I lived in CA and thats the kind of car you want to put lighter flywheel, for track.
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YRMV, but i have a '96 Accord with a 8 lb Fidanza Flywheel and it's perfectly streetable. builds and looses revs faster than stock, less wieght= less inertia so it is easier to stall but not hard to drive at all.
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