K24a3 6-speed manual - what flywheel?

[Type-S]

Hi - apols for jumping straight in with a tech question, but it's bugging me....

My 2003 Type-S has the 2.4l K24a3 engine and the 6 speed manual gearbox - can anyone here tell me if Honda fitted this engine and gearbox combo with a dual mass flywheel?

I'm on 120k miles now and just starting to get suggestion of slippage 3-4 when heavy on the throttle. When the time comes for new clutch, I would like to fit the Exedy lightweight flywheel - but recall there being a post on the old THAOC forum that said that the 2.4 had a DMF. Maybe my memory failing me but want to be sure.

Thankyou in advance.

 

[Paul]

hi welcome along

I maybe wrong here but i thought DMF were only fitted to diesels that said there is firms that can supply kits for diesels to remove the DMF and fit a standard flywheel so IF yours is DMF then theres no reason why not to convert it and fit a lightened one or what ever takes your fancy

 

[Type-S]

Dave can I ask why you think Exedy lightweight flywheel would benefit your car if you could find one for the 2.4?

You can... old school I'm afraid - cut my teeth modding what people now call 'classic cars'! - last proper one was a full sprint spec Triumph TR6 - about 170Hp which was lots then, lightened or removed as much as possible and along with the engine mods had an ultra light flywheel and I loved it - made a huge difference to responsiveness of the motor. Theory I believe is that lower rotating mass means engine can spin up faster and uses less power to turn the thing. I'm interested in any alternative opinions - especially ones that might save me making an expensive mistake

BTW, can definitely find one listed but only for the Acura TSX with the K24... hence my concern as to whether the EDM/JDM spec cars have DMF..
Dave

 

[Type-S]

Well reasoned arguments! - was't aware that the stock flywheels warp easily and hadn't considered the potential to damage crankshaft thrust bearings. So perhaps standard fly and uprated clutch/pressure plate?

Still be interested to know if it's a DMF - hope not, they are £££ when they go!

Dave