So I work at Advance Auto Parts, there I get a 20% discount. I've been pricing the options for the solid flywheel conversion.

The entire conversion kit $569.99 (before discount, after discount $456+tax)

New Clutch Set; Contains Clutch Disc, Cover Assembly, Flywheel, Release Bearing, Pilot Bushing/Bearing, Alignment Tool & Bolts; Cover Type: Diaphragm; Optional Solid Flywheel Conversion Kit; Includes Flywheel; 12x10Tx1 1/4
Optional; Diaphragm; 12x10Tx1 1/4; Solid Flywheel Conversion Kit. Includes Flywheel
Buy Perfection Clutch New Clutch Set with New Flywheel MU1989-1SK at Advance Auto Parts

Now buying the solid flywheel ($209.99 before discount) and the solid flywheel conversion clutch set ($249.99) that comes to about $460 before my discount, after my discount it would be $368+tax

New Flywheel; Manual Transmission; With Optional Solid Flywheel Conversion
With Optional Solid Flywheel Conversion; This Replacement Part Is Intended Only For Applications That Have Already Been Converted To a Solid Flywheel And Cannot Be Installed With OEM Pressure Plate And Flywheel Bolts.; Clutch Flywheel

New Clutch Set; Contains Clutch Disc, Cover Assembly, Release Bearing, Pilot Bushing/Bearing & Alignment Tool; Cover Type: Diaphragm; Replacement Clutch Set For Optional Solid Flywheel Conversion; 12x10Tx1 1/4

The only difference I see in the two is the whole kit comes with the new bolts that are needed for the conversion. I don't see how the kit if worth an extra $110 just for the new flywheel and pressure plate bolts. I have already looked at the new bolts measured them, wrote down what pitch and length they are so I can just go to a hardware store and find the same thing.

Does anybody else think I should just do that and save some money, or just go with the safe bet and get the whole kit?

 

the bolts have a bigger head to spread the clamp load, you might look for flange bolts

 

Hardware store bolts have questionable quality at times. Get the bolts from an online dealer. And yes flange type heads can only help

 

ok thanks, Ill look around