Where would you buy your aluminum flywheel?? - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

machwizzle · 04-15-2006, 12:25 PM

This is a mod I've been considering for sometime and just wanted to see if anyone has some buying experience in this field.

Thanks in advance.

BTW, lets hear a little more on how you like them..............

yes I've already searched this subject

birdman941 · 04-15-2006, 01:11 PM

http://www.buyfordracing.com/shop/pr...roducts_id=527

Some day soon hopefully.

machwizzle · 04-15-2006, 07:44 PM

Does that kit there included the whole clutch assembly?

Is that set-up there really any more beneficial then what we have stock in the MACh1's??

??????????

98StangRidah · 04-15-2006, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by birdman941

http://www.buyfordracing.com/shop/pr...roducts_id=527

Some day soon hopefully.

Not that expensive for a "2003 Cobra match balanced aluminum flywheel and 11'' pressure plate, 11'' clutch disc and alignment dowels"

birdman941 · 04-15-2006, 09:14 PM

Aluminum flywheel, pressure plate and disc, dowels, etc.
Similar to what a Mach has, except an aluminum flywheel from the 03/04 Terminator Cobra.
Nice thing, OEM type pedal pressure, pretty good price, and FRPP stuff is very good quality.
I personally prefer FRPP/OEM parts to most aftermarket stuff, depending what it is.
Some things are aftermarket, and FRPP puts an FRPP "sticker on it", but this setup is OEM.

machwizzle · 04-15-2006, 11:58 PM

So that flywheel would "free-up" a little lost HP maybe?????

Roy · 04-16-2006, 09:37 AM

I bought a fidanza on ebay for 305.00 with free shipping.

mtm87tx · 04-16-2006, 01:45 PM

i would do a Fidenza and a new Centerforce clutch, the FRPP stuff seems like 1/2 way inbetween stock and aftermarket to me. i would rather spend the money on something like the Fidenza and a CenterForce DFX clutch rather then a stock 03 cobra clutch and flywheel

machwizzle · 04-16-2006, 03:05 PM

That is sorta what I was thinkin too.

I've seen some guys pic up some pretty decent numbers outta the Fidanza's.

mtm87tx · 04-17-2006, 12:13 AM

i think they have, and judging by what you already had it would probally have a greater affet on your car

VIPERBLUELX · 04-17-2006, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by machwizzle

That is sorta what I was thinkin too.

I've seen some guys pic up some pretty decent numbers outta the Fidanza's.

what mods have you done that give you more rwtq than rwhp??

spyder210 · 04-17-2006, 11:03 PM

Won't a lighter aluminum flywheel, while getting better dyno numbers......decrease track performance via not getting better launches due to less rotatign weight???

in other words.....are there ANY drawbacks to a fidanza???

paul

dohc · 04-18-2006, 01:21 AM

I have on order a 03/04 Cobra setup $525 from Gene Evans Ford, but you will have to add tob, pilot bearing etc. As far as launching on drag tires I suppose you would have to raise rpm's a bit? I'm not a drag racer just a guess.

dohc · 04-18-2006, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by VIPERBLUELX

what mods have you done that give you more rwtq than rwhp??

I dont know if I understand your question, but these Machs with stock cams will have more rwtq than rwhp.

shakinmach03 · 04-18-2006, 11:13 AM

Kyle I was lookin at the Spec Stage 2 clutch kit ($339) and Spec Alum Flywheel ($369). This is all priced from www.Specclutch.com

machths · 04-18-2006, 11:48 AM

Call Mark at Lightning Force Performance, he's got the best prices I've seen on most everything. He's got the Fidanza flywheel for $299. Thats where I got mine and I love it!

http://lightningforceperformance.com/home.php

machths · 04-18-2006, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spyder210

Won't a lighter aluminum flywheel, while getting better dyno numbers......decrease track performance via not getting better launches due to less rotatign weight???

in other words.....are there ANY drawbacks to a fidanza???

paul

Well, you need to remember that road course's are tracks too. A lightweight flywheel is more beneficial for all aspects of racing except for drag launches. Then again, I know several drag racers that went with the aluminum flywheels for their cars and love 'em.

2k4mach · 04-18-2006, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spyder210

Won't a lighter aluminum flywheel, while getting better dyno numbers......decrease track performance via not getting better launches due to less rotatign weight???

in other words.....are there ANY drawbacks to a fidanza???

paul

the intial "hit" will be less with the aluminum flywheel in an drag app.
I had to raise my launch rpm 500-1000 over what i used to launch with the stock flywheel to get my 60fts and track times back to where they were...........would i do an aluminum flywheel again? hell yes.

oh yeah get a fidanza from mark@lightningforceperformace

Sherriff · 08-01-2006, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by machths

Call Mark at Lightning Force Performance, he's got the best prices I've seen on most everything. He's got the Fidanza flywheel for $299. Thats where I got mine and I love it!

http://lightningforceperformance.com/home.php

I ended up buying the clutch kit from lightningforceperformance.com which combine the Fidanza flywheel, Centerforce DFX plus input shaft. When I mentioned that I learned about them from this site he offered me free shipping and a free pilot bearing.

machths · 08-01-2006, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Sherriff

I ended up buying the clutch kit from lightningforceperformance.com which combine the Fidanza flywheel, Centerforce DFX plus input shaft. When I mentioned that I learned about them from this site he offered me free shipping and a free pilot bearing.

That's awesome! Mark's a great guy! :ORANGE:

corysmach1 · 08-02-2006, 01:27 AM

I have a Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel and Centerforce DF clutch sitting in my room waiting to go on as soon as I get my car back. I hope I like it.

machgsxr · 08-02-2006, 08:39 AM

Theres one on SVT brand new for 265 shipped. If I had the money I would buy it.

Scott McClure · 08-13-2006, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by machgsxr

Theres one on SVT brand new for 265 shipped. If I had the money I would buy it.

Bought it.

04-15-2006, 12:25 PM	#1
machwizzle Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 115	Where would you buy your aluminum flywheel?? This is a mod I've been considering for sometime and just wanted to see if anyone has some buying experience in this field. Thanks in advance. BTW, lets hear a little more on how you like them.............. yes I've already searched this subject __________________ 332.6HP 363.9TQ Most of the typical bolt-ons..................

04-15-2006, 01:11 PM	#2
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: Where would you buy your aluminum flywheel?? http://www.buyfordracing.com/shop/pr...roducts_id=527 Some day soon hopefully. __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

04-15-2006, 07:44 PM	#3
machwizzle Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 115	Re: Where would you buy your aluminum flywheel?? Does that kit there included the whole clutch assembly? Is that set-up there really any more beneficial then what we have stock in the MACh1's?? ?????????? __________________ 332.6HP 363.9TQ Most of the typical bolt-ons..................

04-15-2006, 09:14 PM	#5
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: Where would you buy your aluminum flywheel?? Aluminum flywheel, pressure plate and disc, dowels, etc. Similar to what a Mach has, except an aluminum flywheel from the 03/04 Terminator Cobra. Nice thing, OEM type pedal pressure, pretty good price, and FRPP stuff is very good quality. I personally prefer FRPP/OEM parts to most aftermarket stuff, depending what it is. Some things are aftermarket, and FRPP puts an FRPP "sticker on it", but this setup is OEM. __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

04-15-2006, 11:58 PM	#6
machwizzle Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 115	Re: Where would you buy your aluminum flywheel?? So that flywheel would "free-up" a little lost HP maybe????? __________________ 332.6HP 363.9TQ Most of the typical bolt-ons..................

04-16-2006, 09:37 AM	#7
Roy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: S.E. Mich. Posts: 3,446	Re: Where would you buy your aluminum flywheel?? I bought a fidanza on ebay for 305.00 with free shipping.

04-16-2006, 01:45 PM	#8
mtm87tx Guest Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 1,836	Re: Where would you buy your aluminum flywheel?? i would do a Fidenza and a new Centerforce clutch, the FRPP stuff seems like 1/2 way inbetween stock and aftermarket to me. i would rather spend the money on something like the Fidenza and a CenterForce DFX clutch rather then a stock 03 cobra clutch and flywheel

04-16-2006, 03:05 PM	#9
machwizzle Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 115	Re: Where would you buy your aluminum flywheel?? That is sorta what I was thinkin too. I've seen some guys pic up some pretty decent numbers outta the Fidanza's. __________________ 332.6HP 363.9TQ Most of the typical bolt-ons..................

04-17-2006, 12:13 AM	#10
mtm87tx Guest Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 1,836	Re: Where would you buy your aluminum flywheel?? i think they have, and judging by what you already had it would probally have a greater affet on your car

04-17-2006, 11:03 PM	#12
spyder210 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 260	Re: Where would you buy your aluminum flywheel?? Won't a lighter aluminum flywheel, while getting better dyno numbers......decrease track performance via not getting better launches due to less rotatign weight??? in other words.....are there ANY drawbacks to a fidanza??? paul __________________ 2004 Torch Red Mach 1 5 spd -SLP Catted X-pipe -SLP LM2 Catback -PHP Intake Spacer -C & L 85mm MAF CAI -MGW BLUE Handle Shifter -SCT Xcal 2 Tune by Realspeed Automotive *SOLD*

04-18-2006, 01:21 AM	#13
dohc Registered Nut Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: A firey moat with flame proof aligators, IN Posts: 388	Re: Where would you buy your aluminum flywheel?? I have on order a 03/04 Cobra setup $525 from Gene Evans Ford, but you will have to add tob, pilot bearing etc. As far as launching on drag tires I suppose you would have to raise rpm's a bit? I'm not a drag racer just a guess.

04-18-2006, 11:13 AM	#15
shakinmach03 300+ WHP Club Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Killeen TX Posts: 264	Re: Where would you buy your aluminum flywheel?? Kyle I was lookin at the Spec Stage 2 clutch kit ($339) and Spec Alum Flywheel ($369). This is all priced from www.Specclutch.com __________________ 2003 Zinc Yellow Mach 309hp/324trq with exhaust only. 13.03@104.97 1.9 60ft

04-18-2006, 11:48 AM	#16
machths Mach 1 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Snellville, Ga Posts: 3,029	Re: Where would you buy your aluminum flywheel?? Call Mark at Lightning Force Performance, he's got the best prices I've seen on most everything. He's got the Fidanza flywheel for $299. Thats where I got mine and I love it! http://lightningforceperformance.com/home.php __________________ 2003 Black Mach 1 (Sold) 277/301 RWHP/TQ SAE(stock) 1996 Laser Red Cobra

08-02-2006, 01:27 AM	#21
corysmach1 Guest Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Circleville ohio Posts: 618	Re: Where would you buy your aluminum flywheel?? I have a Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel and Centerforce DF clutch sitting in my room waiting to go on as soon as I get my car back. I hope I like it.

08-02-2006, 08:39 AM	#22
machgsxr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 6,414	Re: Where would you buy your aluminum flywheel?? Theres one on SVT brand new for 265 shipped. If I had the money I would buy it.

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