Issam,
Had one of the FluidAmpr's in my sadly deceased MkVI, working up a MkIV now. My auto>manual swap kit came with a good Valeo SMF clutch which is working fine with current setup. Bigger nozzles soon and upgrading the tune shortly, which will be pushing the clutch limits.
So I'm eyeing off various options, SBC 2 Endurance should fit my 21# SMF. Or spend a little more and get a DC stage 1 with a 14# aluminum flywheel. Yes, yes, I know the heavier flywheel is recommended for the diesel.
The FluidAmpr does add weight, I'm curious as to how much one for an ALH actually weighs. I'd like a reduction in the current flywheel, though I'm sure reducing by 33% would be too much. I'm guessing here that with a 4-5# FluidAmpr I'd be getting close to my feeling that
a 10-15% reduction to the drivetrain would be doable without running into too many difficulties with vibration. Plus the balance and damping properties would help smooth things out.
My first FldAmp did a great job on reducing gear clatter on the 02M,
with the current brass synchros in my rebuilt 02J, that's not a concern.
But there was an appreciable loss of engine response. I'm thinking
a light 14# with a FldAmp on the other end should retain smooth
with quicker response.
Thoughts?
Cheers,
R*2