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Best Flywheel and clutch set-up(bang for your buck)?

Old 01-12-2012, 02:50 PM
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Best Flywheel and clutch set-up(bang for your buck)?

I have done some searching over the last few days and I have found that a 22ret set-up will fit a 22re. But does anyone know of a light, maybe race style set-up that can be bought. I read somewhere, and now can't find it that maybe a mitsubishi set-up might work. Anyone have some input?
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I got a clutch kit from Marlin for $149, and a SACHS flywheel from the local auto store for $53 (would be $75 to resurface the one I had, which is in ok shape.

No idea on the aftermarket stuff though...this was my first flywheel job and DANG that thing is heavy!!
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that thing weights like 30 or 40 pounds
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I would stick with a stock weight flywheel, but LCE does make lightweight versions, though they're not cheap...

http://www.lceperformance.com/Search...x=0&Search.y=0
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wow those are pricey
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any upside to running a 22ret setup over a 22re
Old 01-12-2012, 11:27 PM
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With the 22RETC clutch you do need to get the proper flywheel as the Turbo one has the pins in a different place.

I found it out the hard way wrong clutch in the right box trying to get the turbo clutch on a stock fly wheel just about drove me crazy.

I have had good luck with LUK clutches Although I do Have a Aisin here to try on the next one
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I've been running marlin crawlers clutches for years now, i use the 1600lb version currently, works for me.

as for flywheels, i get em from oreilly's, theyre like $80 new... just a word of caution, i installed a new flywheel YEARS ago and there was a cast imperfection on the engine side of the wheel that was hitting the bolt heads of the dust plate to the bellhousing. First start up of the motor it sounds like the thing is disentegrating..3 transmission removals later, the noise went away... (omg the work.... what a nightmare)

it wasnt until i replaced the clutch again years later i actually discovered what caused the ruckess... it was only coincidence the noise went away after the third tranny removal just because the flywheel had finally ate the bolt heads down to where they didnt contact anymore, lol

Anyway, ever since that experience, after i install a flyhweel/clutch i hand spin the motor to check for clearance issues
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Marlin has flywheels are well
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i'll be running the ceramic clutch on the stock flywheel. i'm installing it next week, so i'll let you all know how it goes.
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I use Aisin. Resurface or buy new OEM. Going into a tranny multiple times because of cheap/wrong parts sucks. Do it once, right.

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Stock flywheel, pilot bearing and a Centerforce II clutch assembly. The clutch system is almost bullet proof and easy on the leg.
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Turn flywheel on a brake lathe, shave off 10 lbs and you've got a rev monster
That being said, i wouldnt do that.
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Originally Posted by peow130
Turn flywheel on a brake lathe, shave off 10 lbs and you've got a rev monster
That being said, i wouldnt do that.
scary but I have heard of people doing that,
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Is the flywheel on the 22re and 22ret the same??? Napa and O'Riellys has the same part number for both flywheels

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I was thinking about a ceramic clutch when time time comes to replace mine. I decided against it when I read they are not street friendly. If you get one let us know how you like it.
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I don't see any need for a lightened flywheel if you're using your truck as a truck. The weight of the flywheel adds "torque", so to speak, when you're shifting gears. It may take a little longer to rev up, but it won't rev down as quickly.
The last thing you want is a twitchy clutch that requires you to be precise with your clutch. If you are doing something like racing it, then yeah a ligher flywheel will let you rev up more quickly but you'll have to slip the clutch more.
The flywheel is a "conservation of momentum" thing meaning you don't have to slip the clutch as much to get going.
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Originally Posted by sechott
I was thinking about a ceramic clutch when time time comes to replace mine. I decided against it when I read they are not street friendly. If you get one let us know how you like it.
Since you bring up ceramic clutch, anybody know the upside? downside?
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Originally Posted by CitrusTheDragon
Since you bring up ceramic clutch, anybody know the upside? downside?
cools faster, heats up slower, doesn't stink when "slipping", more clamping force per sq-in
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Originally Posted by CitrusTheDragon
Since you bring up ceramic clutch, anybody know the upside? downside?
I never experienced a ceramic clutch. So this is basically what I have read, they are jerky because they will not slip like organic material. They can hot spot the flywheel, this maybe from using lighter weight FW but not specified. They are noisy and chirp. Starting off uphill is a lot trickier. Only benefits seems to be for racing purposes.

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