Looking to change out my clutch and flywheel soon. I'm going to go with the Dual Friction from Centerforce along with their throwout bearing. What flywheel is recommended for this clutch kit? Should I just resurface the old one? Or is there any benefit to getting a new one?

Should I replace the pilot bushing also? If so, which one is recommended? The Dual Friction kit only comes with the pressure plate and the clutch disc, no installation parts.

 

Resurfacing the stock flywheel should be fine, but there may be a limit as to how many times it can be done. An aluminum flywheel (expensive) will not add any power, but it has less inertia and will allow the engine tp pick up revs faster. The downside, becuse it is lighter, the engine will tend to idle rougher.

 

Reading up on aluminum vs steel flywheels, I've decided to just keep the steel. What I will do is replace the thing though. The car has 105k miles on it, and I don't know if the clutch was ever changed before. So the flywheel will be replaced regardless. What flywheel is recommended?

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...3&autoview=sku

Here's one listed from Summit, although I was quoted $80 on a stock flywheel through NAPA.

 

If you are not planning to build a rev monster, a stock replacement is fine. There is no high tech in flywheels, just make sure they are made to fit your engine. As for the pilot bushing, it is a good idea to replace it, but may have to borrow a puller to avoid damaging the end of the crank, or you can try the grease trick. Fill the bushing hole with grease and force a (metal) clutch alignment tool into the opening, and if the bushing is not stuck, the pressure will force the bushing out. Make sure to lube the new bushing.

 

Thanks for the info pete. I'm actually looking to have a shop change out the clutch for me, it's something I don't feel that I can do yet.