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Old Oct 4, 2013 | 09:26 PM
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Solid flywheel conversion in the future

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?
 
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Old Oct 4, 2013 | 10:40 PM
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the bolts have a bigger head to spread the clamp load, you might look for flange bolts
 
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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 12:10 AM
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Hardware store bolts have questionable quality at times. Get the bolts from an online dealer. And yes flange type heads can only help
 
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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 07:34 PM
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ok thanks, Ill look around
 
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