Hasn't someone already done this...? I think Dv8 did this....

 

no ive talked to dv8 about this as far as i know no one has done this yet. if there is i would really like to talk to them about it

 

As far as I know, you're the first to actually do it. I hope everything works well and you're willing to share the details. My car doesn't need a new clutch yet, but I'd want to get a 5 speed setup if possible.

 

Type II 6 speeds require a dual mass flywheel. 5 spd flywheel is single mass. Whoever said same P/N is wrong.

 

i know the fly wheels aren't the same part number but the shop was worried that the slave cylinder and the starter would not work with the 5 spd set up, but since the slave cylinder and the starter are the same partnumber everything should work fine.

 

all i can say right now, is that you need to get 5spd flywheel bolts becuase the 6spd bolts are way to long... the difference in the thickness of the 2 flywheel is about a 3/4" but that is the only parts you will need to get that i know of so far

 

Type II 6 speeds require a dual mass flywheel. 5 spd flywheel is single mass. Whoever said same P/N is wrong.

if you use a 5spd flywheel, bolts and 5spd sprung clutch then everything should line up on a 6spd trans. Everything else is the same.

I would of done it but i didnt want to take chances. by the time i figured it could work i was way to anxiuos to put the engine back together and in and didnt want to go through the pain of sending my spec clutch back for an exchange.

~TRu Hybrid

 

I would definitely like to know how this works out as my coupe is almost due for a clutch as well. Good luck and get back to us once it's done.

Jose

 

the parts are in but the shop is just trying to work me into their schedule now... i will let you know as soon as i know what the outcome is

 

talked to the shop today and it will be done tomorrow!!! I hope it works, im gonna be pissed if it doesn't

 

WOW.. it works great... for smoother than my 5spd legend did. gave a lil blip of the throttle from idle popped right up past 4k like nothing idles down a lot faster too... the break in period is going to suck, cant open 'er up for the next 500 miles.
`tru hybrid

 

2 words: Torsional Vibration

 

sorry but your going to have to elaborate on that one...cuase to me its seems like it would be fine, just like a 5 spd. legend; same set up and they dont have problems. i have felt no vibrations at any speed or RPM.

 

How does the car drive? Is it a lot more responsive off the line and from below 2000? Do the revs drop a lot faster when shifting compared to the six speed setup? I'm really curious as to the differences you've noticed between setups, if you have time to elaborate.

 

How does the car drive? Is it a lot more responsive off the line and from below 2000? Do the revs drop a lot faster when shifting compared to the six speed setup? I'm really curious as to the differences you've noticed between setups, if you have time to elaborate.

the car drive great! it does feel more responsive in the low end, engaged the clutch and rolled at about 1000 then opened her up and felt a lot better then it did with the old setup. revs do go up and down faster. it engagement feels stock actually bettter than the other setup did, my engagement point is now right in the middle instead of on top with the 6spd clutch. How that answers your questions

 

Thanks for answering my questions! This is good info for all of us 6 speed owners, it means we can save about $1000 on a clutch job when it comes around. I'm thinking about having it done sooner anyway, because my flywheel chatters at idle and the throwout bearing squeals constantly when the clutch is out. It's kind of embarassing in parking lots and at stop lights. In your other thread, you mention getting a spec clutch. Which stage did you get? Does it chatter at idle or during engagement? Thanks for answering questions and posting up here, and for being the first to get this done.

http://www.legend-forum.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=60070

 

Thanks for answering my questions! This is good info for all of us 6 speed owners, it means we can save about $1000 on a clutch job when it comes around. I'm thinking about having it done sooner anyway, because my flywheel chatters at idle and the throwout bearing squeals constantly when the clutch is out. It's kind of embarassing in parking lots and at stop lights. In your other thread, you mention getting a spec clutch. Which stage did you get? Does it chatter at idle or during engagement? Thanks for answering questions and posting up here, and for being the first to get this done.

http://www.legend-forum.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=60070

i only got a stage 1 which is almost like OEM. so no chatter at all. my car does idle a little high now, about 1k that can be adjusted.

P.S. my friend who owns velocity mustang performance is getting a dyno so when he gets that i will have some dyno numbers, and want to campare it to someone with relatively the same mods as me

 

the car drive great! it does feel more responsive in the low end, engaged the clutch and rolled at about 1000 then opened her up and felt a lot better then it did with the old setup. revs do go up and down faster. it engagement feels stock actually bettter than the other setup did, my engagement point is now right in the middle instead of on top with the 6spd clutch. How that answers your questions

I knew it would work.

~TRu Hybrid

 

How do you tell the difference between the two flywheels?
I got a 6spd and a flywheel, etc, from a slavage yard, but they weren't sure
if the flywheel and tranny were from the same vehicle.
Also, if I've got a 5spd flywheel, I'll need a 5spd clutch? Yes/ No???
Thanks,
Fred
PS: If your wanting swaybars, get your orders in, we might be doing a re-run
on the rear bar also.

 

How do you tell the difference between the two flywheels?
I got a 6spd and a flywheel, etc, from a slavage yard, but they weren't sure
if the flywheel and tranny were from the same vehicle.
Also, if I've got a 5spd flywheel, I'll need a 5spd clutch? Yes/ No???
Thanks,
Fred
PS: If your wanting swaybars, get your orders in, we might be doing a re-run
on the rear bar also.

its very obvious, the 6 speed had a turntable wheel on it andis very heavy while the 5 spd is just a disc and is lighter.

~TRu Hybrid

 

what dv8 said,the 6 speed will be very heavy almost 40 lbs and it is two pieces and the top piece rotates a little bit. and if you have the 5spd flywheel then you will need a 5spd clutch

 

Dammm Man u make me feel bad now . I paid a grand for a new flywheel. If I would of known befor i could of saved some money and gain some performance. Wats the used of the dual mass anyways!!!!!!!

 

Dammm Man u make me feel bad now . I paid a grand for a new flywheel. If I would of known befor i could of saved some money and gain some performance. Wats the used of the dual mass anyways!!!!!!!

i just tried to save someone else from doing that in another post, the dual mass is used becuase our cars were a top of the line luxury car, and had to have that extra easy engagement, thats why they used that. atleast thats the only thing i can come up with

 

Wait, so if the 5spd clutch and flywheel is so much better. Why didn't Acura just put that in there in the first place? I don't get it.

 

Wait, so if the 5spd clutch and flywheel is so much better. Why didn't Acura just put that in there in the first place? I don't get it.

dual mass flywheels are dived into two parts. One of them is bolted to the crankshaft and the other is bolted to the clutch pressure plate. In between them, there is a spring and damping system, which isolates the engine vibration from transferring.

there are pros and cons of each type of flywheel. The majority of the buyers, when buying the car, sees the legend more as a luxury car than a sporty car. It would be more wise for honda to use the dual mass setup to please the majority out there.

This isn't to say that the 5spd flywheel wouldn't work, as you can see, its been done before