{"product_id":"fidanza-toyota-pickup-20r-22r-22red-22rtec-4-cyl-aluminum-flywheel","title":"Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel 20R\/22R\/22RE\/22RTEC","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1iyz031\" data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"78\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eFidanza Lightweight Aluminum Flywheel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"158\"\u003eFor \u003cstrong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"120\"\u003e1979-1995 Toyota Pickup, 1984-1995 Toyota 4Runner \u0026amp; 1975-1985 Toyota Celica\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"163\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImprove engine response and reduce drivetrain rotational mass with the \u003cstrong\u003eFidanza Lightweight Aluminum Flywheel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed for compatible Toyota manual transmission applications equipped with select \u003cstrong\u003e20R, 22R, 22R-E, and 22R-TE four-cylinder engines\u003c\/strong\u003e, this performance flywheel allows the engine to gain and lose RPM more quickly than a conventional heavy cast-iron flywheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fidanza combines a lightweight billet aluminum flywheel body with a replaceable heat-treated steel friction surface and hardened steel starter ring gear. This serviceable construction provides the performance benefits of reduced rotational inertia while retaining a durable clutch contact surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFidanza manufactures its lightweight flywheels in the United States and states that its designs are generally \u003cstrong\u003e40–60% lighter than their factory counterparts\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the specific application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerformance Benefits of a Lightweight Flywheel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flywheel connects the engine to the clutch assembly and stores rotational energy as the engine runs. Reducing flywheel mass lowers rotational inertia, allowing the engine to respond more quickly to throttle input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePotential Performance Improvements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaster engine RPM changes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharper throttle response\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduced rotating mass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuicker engine acceleration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore responsive rev matching\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproved performance during spirited driving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged engines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lightweight flywheel does not add engine horsepower. Instead, it reduces the amount of energy required to accelerate the flywheel, allowing the engine to rev more freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFidanza Aluminum Flywheel Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel is manufactured using modern materials and a serviceable multi-piece design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Construction Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBillet aluminum flywheel body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCNC-machined construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplaceable heat-treated steel friction plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardened steel starter ring gear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilitary-specification fasteners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepped pressure-plate dowels on applicable configurations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecision-balanced assembly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect-fit design for compatible applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured in the USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFidanza flywheels are designed to provide reduced rotating mass without relying on an excessively thin or fragile friction surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReplaceable Steel Friction Surface\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a conventional one-piece cast-iron flywheel, the Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel uses a separate bolt-on steel friction plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clutch disc engages against the steel friction surface rather than directly against the aluminum flywheel body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of the Replaceable Friction Plate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorn friction surfaces can be replaced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete flywheel does not normally need to be discarded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports future clutch servicing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduces long-term replacement costs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides a durable clutch engagement surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with a wide range of clutch friction materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFidanza states that its aluminum flywheels can be used with common organic, Kevlar, ceramic, metallic, and sintered-iron clutch disc materials when the clutch and flywheel specifications are otherwise compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHardened Steel Ring Gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe starter ring gear is manufactured from hardened steel to provide a durable engagement surface for the starter motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ring gear is mechanically attached to the aluminum flywheel body and is designed to withstand repeated engine starts and normal drivetrain heat cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the Fidanza Flywheel Over a Factory Flywheel?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory Toyota flywheel was designed around smooth engagement, drivability, and stored rotational energy. The Fidanza flywheel is designed for drivers who prioritize faster engine response and reduced rotating mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvantages Over a Heavy Factory Flywheel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 40–60% lighter than many original flywheels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaster throttle response\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuicker engine RPM changes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower rotational inertia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplaceable clutch friction surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern billet aluminum construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproved serviceability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for performance-oriented builds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with stock-style and upgraded clutch combinations when properly matched\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Drivability Considerations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lightweight flywheel changes how the vehicle responds because it stores less rotational energy than a heavy factory flywheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrivers May Notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRPM rises more quickly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRPM falls more quickly between shifts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRev matching becomes more responsive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClutch engagement may require slightly more throttle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow-speed driving may feel less forgiving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engine may be easier to stall under heavy load\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese characteristics are normal effects of reduced flywheel inertia and do not indicate a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOff-Road Use Considerations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel may work well in many street, trail, racing, and performance applications, but it is not necessarily the ideal flywheel for every off-road build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heavy factory flywheel stores more rotational energy, which can help an engine continue turning during:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery low-speed rock crawling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep mud\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft sand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep technical climbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-load clutch engagement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecovery maneuvers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVehicles with heavy tires and drivetrain components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the Fidanza flywheel carries less rotational inertia, the engine can lose RPM more quickly when placed under load. Drivers may need to use more precise throttle and clutch control to prevent bogging or stalling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor vehicles primarily built around extremely low-speed crawling or sustained heavy-load operation, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a lightweight flywheel with the vehicle builder before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel is well suited for compatible:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerformance street trucks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSport-oriented restorations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaily-driven vehicles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutocross builds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRacing applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally aspirated engine builds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurbocharged 22R-TE applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClutch upgrades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngine swaps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight off-road vehicles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrail vehicles where faster engine response is preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatibility is determined by the installed engine, manual transmission, clutch diameter, flywheel bolt pattern, and pressure-plate configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eToyota Pickup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with select \u003cstrong\u003e1979–1995 Toyota Pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e manual transmission models equipped with an appropriate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20R engine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22R engine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22R-E \/ 22RE engine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22R-TE \/ 22RTE engine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eToyota 4Runner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with select \u003cstrong\u003e1984–1995 Toyota 4Runner\u003c\/strong\u003e manual transmission models equipped with an appropriate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22R engine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22R-E \/ 22RE engine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22R-TE \/ 22RTE engine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eToyota Celica\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with select \u003cstrong\u003e1975–1985 Toyota Celica\u003c\/strong\u003e manual transmission models equipped with a compatible:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20R engine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22R engine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eToyota Corona\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with select \u003cstrong\u003e1981–1982 Toyota Corona\u003c\/strong\u003e manual transmission models equipped with a compatible 22R engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore ordering, confirm:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVehicle year and model\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstalled engine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual transmission model\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlywheel bolt 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