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thstone · 06-29-2012, 04:34 PM

The stock DMFW is expensive and heavy but does a very good job at dampening drive train vibrations.

A light weight flywheel (LWFW, such as the Aasco) won't dampen the vibrations quite as well and you may have some drivetran/gear rattle (slight but noticable) at idle. But the engine will rev up a bit quicker too. There are also some people who have said that the LWFW may not dampen engine vibrations which can result in engine failure (just do a search). I am not too sure about that but I want to pass on whatever I've heard, plus or minus.

I've had a LWFW for 18,000 miles and have a bit of gear rattle at idle but its nothing that I even notice. I like the quicker revs and it was much cheaper than the stock DMFW replacement that might wear out again in 50K miles.

Best of luck in whatever you choose.

06-29-2012, 04:34 PM	#2
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	The stock DMFW is expensive and heavy but does a very good job at dampening drive train vibrations. A light weight flywheel (LWFW, such as the Aasco) won't dampen the vibrations quite as well and you may have some drivetran/gear rattle (slight but noticable) at idle. But the engine will rev up a bit quicker too. There are also some people who have said that the LWFW may not dampen engine vibrations which can result in engine failure (just do a search). I am not too sure about that but I want to pass on whatever I've heard, plus or minus. I've had a LWFW for 18,000 miles and have a bit of gear rattle at idle but its nothing that I even notice. I like the quicker revs and it was much cheaper than the stock DMFW replacement that might wear out again in 50K miles. Best of luck in whatever you choose. __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor Last edited by thstone; 06-29-2012 at 04:36 PM.