Replacing the flywheel

[Tilly]

Straight answer please guys, no "fit a five speed stuff". My clutch and flywheel are knackered and need replacing. I was looking on driftworks and they do a lightweight cromoly flywheel but it was for the S14 because obviously the S15 is dual mass as standard. Can I fit one of these lightweight flywheels in place of the dual mass flywheel and still retain the 6 speed box or will it not fit or work for any reason? cheers.

 

[Nicely]

Straight answer: no. The S15 flywheel is completely different to the S14. Not just dual mass. You need a specific S15 lightened flywheel. Be aware that you'll get more noise transmitted from the box though.

 

[Auss15]

And you'll need new shorter flywheel bolts,the dual mass are too long. Don't let anyone tell you to cut them,to dangerous/not enough thread

 

[Tilly]

where can i get one in the UK, asap? car is off the road and is my daily driver so need one because I cant afford to wait for jap import times... help!

 

[_Wing_]

No idea where you can get it but if you're super desperate then find a good clutch workshop to machine your OEM s15 flywheel

 

[japmadlad]

can't machine a duel mass fly lad. I got my orc ogura clutch & solid light fly from rhdjapan. only took a week.probably your best bet.

 

[Tilly]

Well I've done a bit of digging and it seems the exedy hyper clutch kits include a flywheel and clutch as a job lot together so that's looking to be the best bet. Going to ask a few more questions today and then get something ordered. After shipping they work out cheaper direct from the UK!

 

[Auss15]

can't machine a duel mass fly lad.

Actually it can be done,I have a mate who had his machined by a clutch specialist

 

[_Wing_]

Yep, that's why I said a "good" clutch workshop

 

[japmadlad]

I stand corrected

 

[dss15]

I've had my stock fly machined also. The guy who did it was referred to me as someone who works with racing clutches though, so I think the experienced comment is the way to go! BTW install something tough so you don't have to do it again a year later..

 

[R-Spec]

What did you do about the bolt kits?? I need some and after reading this assume the Nissan OEM ones aren't going to do the job!!?

 

[_Wing_]

Hmm might as well put the answer in all the threads you've bumped...

If it's an s15 flywheel get s15 bolts, if s14 flywheel get s14 bolts
Ni$$an ones are going to the best at doing the job and I couldn't find GOOD quality aftermarket bolts... wasn't worth the risk to me

 

[R-Spec]

Thanks for posting in all the threads but this isn't the answer. The reason the OEM bolts may not work is they may be too long for the ACT clutch (and yes of course I'm using S16 6spd parts but thanks for checking)

 

[Nicely]

Fook me! You've got S16 kit?!!

 

[R-Spec]

hahaha :rotfl: yep specialie

 

[R-Spec]

Garage are saying bolts aren't the same from OE to the ACT and as the fly isn't as deep (as the OE) the spigot bearing isn't going to fit (due to the distance) - ahh help needed quick!!

 

[R-Spec]

More detail: the ACT fly isn't as deep. The OE fly holds the spigot bearing and so the garage reckon the end of the output shaft hasn't anywhere to locate:annoyed:

 

[R-Spec]

Help!