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 30 2009, 07:54 PM Post #2
Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,647 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Pittsburgh, PA Member No.: 14	I sent you an e-mail with the reply from Fidanza.

SuperMacGuy View Member Profile	Mar 4 2010, 05:37 PM Post #3
Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,019 Joined: 18-September 04 From: State College, PA Member No.: 462	QUOTE (KeithO @ Nov 30 2009, 02:54 PM) I sent you an e-mail with the reply from Fidanza. Can you share, for the edification of others? Thanks.

trackbird View Member Profile	Mar 4 2010, 05:49 PM Post #4
FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,437 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196	QUOTE (SuperMacGuy @ Mar 4 2010, 12:37 PM) QUOTE (KeithO @ Nov 30 2009, 02:54 PM) I sent you an e-mail with the reply from Fidanza. Can you share, for the edification of others? Thanks. I kept thinking one of us had posted that, but I guess not. I'll see if I can locate the email and post the info from Fidanza (unless Keith beats me to it).