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SaGang227 · 11-03-2004, 11:14 PM

I did some search and it seems like flywheel in all 240SX are same no matter what year they are.
So I am thinking about buying an S13 flywheel for my S14 because they are cheaper to buy from junkyards.
But I wanna know if it is ok to use older flywheel as long as I resurface it.
Would their be any performace/safety issue with old flywheels?

SaGang227 · 11-05-2004, 08:47 AM

Anyone know?

orion::S14 · 11-05-2004, 05:40 PM

There is no problem as long as it's got no more than a little surface rust.

Resurface it and install it, done deal.

.75" thick pieces of hardened steel are hard to mess up.

- Brian

Buffalo Daughter · 11-05-2004, 06:29 PM

actually yeah there are major problems that can happen with a old flywheel or one thats not the same diameter or thickness. If you get an old with that has defects like cracks or its got hotspots or have been resurfaced to much it may not work at well as you think it should. For instance you might not get into gear if its to thick. But naturally if its old you bound to come across some problems sometime down the road.
You better off buying a new flywheel. Its only like what 50 something plus your old flywheel.

doainwpg · 11-06-2004, 04:49 PM

by the way the flywheels aren't all the same, SOHC & DOHC flywheels will both bolt upto any ka crank however they use different clutches

ghostuss · 11-07-2004, 12:58 AM

Yea the last time I was told by the machine shop at NOPI that my flywheel is down to the last resurface I sure toasted that pancake good. so yea... You might find flywheel that don't have much meat left...

SaGang227 · 11-07-2004, 12:53 PM

Thanks for the replies guys.
I would still be able to use S13 DOHC flywheels for S14 right?
No go for new flywheels.
Dealership wants $300 plus for it and I am looking to spend under $50.
I'll keep looking around.

orion::S14 · 11-07-2004, 05:13 PM

Search www.car-part.com for an S14 flywheel in VA...

There are 2 for $50 when I just looked.

- Brian

11-03-2004, 11:14 PM	#1
SaGang227 Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Northern Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 93 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Quality of old flywheel? I did some search and it seems like flywheel in all 240SX are same no matter what year they are. So I am thinking about buying an S13 flywheel for my S14 because they are cheaper to buy from junkyards. But I wanna know if it is ok to use older flywheel as long as I resurface it. Would their be any performace/safety issue with old flywheels?

11-05-2004, 05:40 PM	#3
orion::S14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 1,666 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	There is no problem as long as it's got no more than a little surface rust. Resurface it and install it, done deal. .75" thick pieces of hardened steel are hard to mess up. - Brian __________________ www.KA24DEvelopment.com

11-05-2004, 06:29 PM	#4
Buffalo Daughter Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In The Depths of MorDor Posts: 764 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	actually yeah there are major problems that can happen with a old flywheel or one thats not the same diameter or thickness. If you get an old with that has defects like cracks or its got hotspots or have been resurfaced to much it may not work at well as you think it should. For instance you might not get into gear if its to thick. But naturally if its old you bound to come across some problems sometime down the road. You better off buying a new flywheel. Its only like what 50 something plus your old flywheel. __________________ kick rocks.

11-06-2004, 04:49 PM	#5
doainwpg Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: canada Age: 40 Posts: 74 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	by the way the flywheels aren't all the same, SOHC & DOHC flywheels will both bolt upto any ka crank however they use different clutches __________________ Life's the race everyone's dying to win Free Ipods Here

11-07-2004, 12:58 AM	#6
ghostuss Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego/San Francisco Age: 39 Posts: 1,337 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yea the last time I was told by the machine shop at NOPI that my flywheel is down to the last resurface I sure toasted that pancake good. so yea... You might find flywheel that don't have much meat left... __________________ 96 all suspension s14 SOLD 90 s13 coupe - SOLD Currently rocking 2002 BMW M3 w/ custom suspension. ButtonWillow, CA entire circuit drift/grip event by shock drifting spot for sale. Take over my spot for $150 only.

11-05-2004, 08:47 AM	#2
SaGang227 Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Northern Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 93 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Anyone know?

11-07-2004, 12:53 PM	#7
SaGang227 Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Northern Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 93 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the replies guys. I would still be able to use S13 DOHC flywheels for S14 right? No go for new flywheels. Dealership wants $300 plus for it and I am looking to spend under $50. I'll keep looking around.

11-07-2004, 05:13 PM	#8
orion::S14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 1,666 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Search www.car-part.com for an S14 flywheel in VA... There are 2 for $50 when I just looked. - Brian __________________ www.KA24DEvelopment.com