Gauging Interest - Fidanza LT1 Aluminum Flywheel - F-Body Road Racing and Autocross Forums

I replaced the clutch, flywheel, etc. on my 1997 Trans Am last weekend. I knew that the previous owner installed the Fidanza Aluminum flywheel and I also knew that the frictional surface on this piece is servicable. Even so, I decided to get a new flywheel then decide what to do with this one later. It is now later.

The flywheel is this one:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FIZ-198581/

At 12.5 lbs, it is not a drag racing piece. However, I found it largely reasonable on the street even with it's light weight.

I haven't decided if I am going to sell it to recoup some of the cost of the new pieces or send it to Fidanza and have the surface serviced and then have it rebalanced to put on the shelf as spare. Also, I have not priced doing this work.

I am gauging interest to see what this piece might be worth to others. I have showed it to two people and their reaction was the same as mine - it probably doesn't need resurfaced, just installed. However, my thinking is that I wouldn't want to install it only to learn that I had to do the job again because it was indeed worn (it doesn't look worn at all) and I couldn't tell by looking at it.

If there is interest, I would be glad to go out to the garage and snap a few pictures of it.

KeithO View Member Profile	Nov 28 2009, 12:46 PM Post #1
Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,647 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Pittsburgh, PA Member No.: 14	I replaced the clutch, flywheel, etc. on my 1997 Trans Am last weekend. I knew that the previous owner installed the Fidanza Aluminum flywheel and I also knew that the frictional surface on this piece is servicable. Even so, I decided to get a new flywheel then decide what to do with this one later. It is now later. The flywheel is this one: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FIZ-198581/ At 12.5 lbs, it is not a drag racing piece. However, I found it largely reasonable on the street even with it's light weight. I haven't decided if I am going to sell it to recoup some of the cost of the new pieces or send it to Fidanza and have the surface serviced and then have it rebalanced to put on the shelf as spare. Also, I have not priced doing this work. I am gauging interest to see what this piece might be worth to others. I have showed it to two people and their reaction was the same as mine - it probably doesn't need resurfaced, just installed. However, my thinking is that I wouldn't want to install it only to learn that I had to do the job again because it was indeed worn (it doesn't look worn at all) and I couldn't tell by looking at it. If there is interest, I would be glad to go out to the garage and snap a few pictures of it.

KeithO View Member Profile	Nov 29 2009, 12:39 PM Post #2
Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,647 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Pittsburgh, PA Member No.: 14	Kevin - I sent the following e-mail this morning: From: Keith O Subject: Question about Aluminum Flywheel To: sales@fidanza.com Date: Sunday, November 29, 2009, 7:37 AM Hello, I recently replaced the clutch and flywheel, etc. in my 1997 LT1-powered Pontiac Trans Am. Due to the fact that the particular arrangement is very sensitive to flywheel depth, I decided to purchase a new flywheel and install it even though I was unsure if this was necessary. The flywheel that I removed is now a "spare" flywheel. It is Fidanza part number 198581. According to the Fidanza documentation, the friction surface on the flywheel is replaceable and I was curious about what is required to do this and the cost involved. Thanks, Let's see what the response is. Interestingly enough, their website claims that they are located in Perry, OH which is just east of Cleveland. They are only about 2 hours from me. This post has been edited by KeithO: Nov 29 2009, 12:42 PM