chily2008

I realize that this may have been posted previously however the search function is not working.

Where is the best place to get a cheap lightweight flywheel for a 2000 996? I need a new flywheel. Interested in a lightweight. Do not want to spend much.

Also, are 3.4l and 3.6l 996 flywheels the same?

springgeyser

Fidanza is the least expensive LWFW I found for a 996.

I had one in my old Prelude which performed flawless. Anyone have a Findaza installed in their 996 to provide feedback?

AudiOn19s

From what I remember alot of people ordered that Fidanza unit only to find out it doesn't really fit a 996. Wrong number of holes to mount to the back of the crank.

I think Aasco is the only one on the market that is proven to work in our cars.

Andy

SH || NC

I'd think you'd want to avoid 'cheap' and 'flywheel' in the same thought process.

springgeyser

I actually asked Findanza and the vendor I bought the LWFW from if it was a 8 or 9 bolt flywheel for the 996 c2/c4. They 'confirm' it is 8 bolts. Plus I never had the LWFW 'rattle' on my Prelude which is a big plus.

Findanza is inexpensive (not cheap) for Porsche prices but somewhat pricey for Honda application. Personally that is probably the route I will be going when the need comes to change out my clutch. No, offense to Aasco our board sponsor.

gota911

Man, we Honda guys never get a break! Because it's for a Honda, they know thay can jack up the prices, and we'll pay it! I wish we could get cheaper parts like the Porsche guys can!

hwk72

Andy is correct! The C2/C4 engine has a different number of holes for the flywheel than the GT3 block so the AASCO is to my knowledge the only aftermarket flywheel that fits a C2 and C4. The Fidanza flywheel does not work with the C2/C4 engine block. I did also investigate the Fidanza route as the price was tempting compared to AASCO.

I'm happy with my move to an (AASCO) LWFW more than a year back but you need to consider the downsides: rattle and more significant - noise while the engine is not under load, so e.g. while cruising with 3k RPM.

BlownC2

i have an assco light weight flywheel still in the box that i had bought for my 2000 996. let me know if you're interested.

springgeyser

LOL, I can see how it can get misinterpretted.

LWFW Porsche (ballpark prices off the top of my head)
Fidanza- $380ish
AASCO- $900ish

LWFW Honda
Fidanza- $180
ACT- <$180

So for Honda it is actually pricey compared to other comparable brands but for Porsche it is inexpensive compared to AASCO.