Rogue Engineering is proud to partner with JB Racing to bring you the most inclusive and highest quality line of clutch systems available. In the past, we have used multiple flywheel manufacturers, constantly improving the design and quality. JB Racing Lightweight Aluminum Flywheels are designed and manufactured to the same exacting standards and precision our customers expect and offer unique and significant features not found in competitive brands.
There are significant benefits of an Rogue Engineering Performance Clutch System (PCS) over a factory dual-mass flywheel setup are numerous. Some benefits include:
- Lighter total weight, allowing engine to more rapidly transfer power
- Longer lasting friction materials
- Elimination of SAC (Self Adjusting Clutch) mechanism on factory pressure plate
- More consistent, predictable clutch engagement
- Ability to handle more power than factory setup.
To appreciate the some of these benefits of the Rogue Engineering PCS, we will cover the details of the components.
Flywheels are a BIG deal
The drivetrain is the key for marrying the power from the motor to the wheels. A key components in this transfer of power is the flywheel. Using an aluminum flywheel in place of the factory part (generally a heavier, dual-mass unit) can reap some benefits, but if improperly designed or manufactured, can produce detrimental results.
It is no secret that an aluminum flywheel can weigh as little as 1/3 of the weight of a factory dual mass unit. Because the flywheel resides on the end of the engine crankshaft, a unit that is too light can cause premature synchromesh wear, excessive low end clutch chatter, or worse, possible engine damage. Excessively lightweight flywheels also lack initial inertia, causing the car to stall when the RPMs drop near idle. These are some of the reasons why Rogue Engineering's PCS does not strive for the ultimate lowest weight when it comes to the flywheel. For example, our E36 M3 flywheel replacement still weighs over 10 lbs. (compared to the factory 24 lbs.).
Flywheel Construction Details and Features
Rogue Engineering has used multiple flywheel manufacturers in the past, constantly implementing improvements on their existing design. Finally, in collaboration with JB Racing, our flywheels now implement some unique features not found on other designs:
- CNC machined to factory dimensions for a exact fit
- Replaceable, hardened, heat-treated steel friction surface
- Helicoil inserts for pressure plate bolts (prevents bolts from stripping)
- Enlarged dowel hole, like factory flywheel (where applicable)
- Flywheel gaul plate and replacement 10.9 flywheel bolts
- Replacement pressure plate bolts
- Completely zero balanced (just like the factory harmonic balancer)
- Manufactured to exacting specifications, to accept our patented semi-metallic backed sprung hub disc
- New! Stepped dowel pins means that they can never come out! (A common failure among factory E46 M3 flywheels)
Notes:
Oversized
Truck Freight Only