[MortsAccord]

Unless your pushing over 240whp/tq your stock replacement clutch will more than satisfy the need for holding power.

Flywheels help some but the gains arent a huge difference. 'I wouldnt wory about it unless you find a great price on a flywheel. I got a Clutch Masters FW for 190 /w free shipping for my accord.

Another thing to remember, HP doesnt break parts, Tq does.

Most "stage1/2" clutches will offer just slightly increased holding capacity and longer service life.

 

[MortsAccord]

I agree that JUST a flywheel will not produce enough difference in HP/TQ that your going to notice. Especially in an engien that doesnt hit up towards 9k rpm, where rotational weight makes more of a difference.

A guy built a G23(f23 h23 hybrid) that made 240+ whp, guess what, they used a STOCK clutch. a B series clutch at that, meant for smaller displacement engines. So unless your adding boost and forged rods and pistons to make 300wtq, your NOT going to need a stronger clutch than OEM.

Have a look see: K24 VTEC V.S. G23 VTEC - Import Tuner Magazine

 

[MortsAccord]

Well I guess that depends on who you ask. I think clutchmasters gets their flywheels sourced from fidanza. I don't have any proof, just some things I've read on forums from people who know what they're talking about. I also work for a rubber company and LOTS of window companys order from us for they "better sealing technology rubber" and its almost all the same shit. So it wouldn't suprise me in the least.

Exedy stage 1 organic disk clutch kit + flywheel would be good if you can find it for cheap. Just look around for a while if you can.

Thats how I got my CM flywheel for 190 sihpped.

 

[MortsAccord]

Im still not sure about what Im going to do. I might just sell my Accord for $5,000 and save up atleast another 5G's to buy a Prelude. To make an Accord fast will take a lot of money and time. I was originally thinking about swapping my F23A1 for a F20B. Any suggestions of what I should do?

Unless its a substantially BUILT motor never swap to a smaller displacement engine.

My suggestion is you find some wrenching work to do and build yourself up a prelude, Del slow, crx or hatch civic. Any of these cars are easy to acquire for low cost and easy to build up for low cost as well.. BUT you need to be smart with your money. If you can't do that then I suggest you find someone to turbocharge a Honda for you or just get a different car, because for the most part.. without some kind of boost a Honda isn't going to be fast.

The fastest N/A Honda you can build on a budget is that G23 dropped into a crx or civic hatch. The guy who built it shopped smart and knew what he was getting into to an extent.

If you turbocharge your accord and do it smart no stock wrx will out pull you, and it wont burn a hole in your pocket.

Basically you have 2 choices: 1. Man up and learn to be a mechanic. or 2. Pay a mechanic to make a car for you.

 

[MortsAccord]

You guys do have a point. To save time and money might aswell buy a Prelude and suit it up. I dont know, its really hard to find preludes with a descent mileage now a days

Miles dont mean as much as you think man. I got a 97 accord with 189k miles and it runs like a little beast. Sure theres some more wear on the car, its just important to know what to look at when buying a used vehicle with higher miles.

As a matter of fact I'd pit it up against any other 97 accord ex with the same mods and engine any day reguardless of the miles on their engine. It all boils down to what kind of care the car had during its miles. This is what you need to learn to look for when buying a used car.

I disagree that a light flywheel would slow your driving or acceleration, but here is something to consider. Where is your rotational weight? I recently dropped 10 lbs per wheel by getting new rims and tires. Also.. How much does the entire rotating assembly weigh? and what % are you reducing that weight by lightening the flywheel? I believe I said it before, that I would only buy one if you could get a good deal on it at the time, because it probably wont cause a noticeable change in your car. Theres other things you could spend money on. I would save money and be ready for a good deal to come up. I filed my taxes early and got 4 15x6.5 traklites for 550 shipped

The "stage 1 organic" disks are probably the best thing going for your clutch replacement. Exedy is made by Daikin I believe. I can't vouch for their products but they are a cheaper "street performance" clutch manufacture.

 

[MortsAccord]

Should be H.