[s-cars] flywheel replacement pondering - input requested

[Ned Ritchie]

Then there is the difference of the clamping force of the two set-ups.  If I
recall the 3B style has a tendency to slip more than that of the dual mass.
Ned

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[mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Steve Eiche
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 9:42 PM
To: Robert Rossato
Cc: s-car-list at audifans.com
Subject: Re: [s-cars] flywheel replacement pondering - input requested

Yes, the S2 used a solid, but heavy flywheel that would be a bolt-on.   
I know of one German tuner that sells it as their "racing" flywheel for 
the 01E cars.

Steve

Robert Rossato wrote:

>I think they may have been referring to the flywheel on the 3B from the
>S2, and not the 3B in the '91 200 20V.   The S2 does use the 01E
>transmission so it should have a compatible flywheel, I think.  I
>believe the 3B used a solid flywheel and the ABY on the later S2s used a
>dual mass FW.
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>Bob
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>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com 
>>[mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Steve Eiche
>>Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 8:29 PM
>>To: fastscirocco_2000 at yahoo.com; s-car-list at audifans.com
>>Subject: Re: [s-cars] flywheel replacement pondering - input requested
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>>Whoever "suggested" this doesn't know much about Audi 
>>flywheels and/or transmissions.  The flywheel must match the 
>>transmission.  The '91 200qs use 016 transmissions with the 
>>pilot bearing in the crankshaft. The S4/S6s five speeds, as 
>>well as the newer six speeds, are 01E transmissions with 
>>shorter input shafts using pilot bearings in the flywheel.  
>>They are not interchangeable.
>>
>>If you want a lightweight flywheel, get one of the aluminum 
>>flywheels that are available out there.
>>
>>Steve
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>>Trying to line up parts for a clutch replacement/6 speed upgrade.
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>>Its been suggessted that I replace the flywheel with one from a
>>1991 Audi 200 20v, supposedly it'll save weight providing more power,
>>and is mucho cheaper than a new Audi dual mass one.
>>
>>I've asked a couple gentz on this list their thoughts and have
>>received conflicting input....go figure.
>>
>>Wondering if anyone has any experience going this route, and what
>>the general consensus of the list is.
>>
>>Thanks for your input
>>Chris
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