Clutch Masters 07-08 Acura TL 3.5L Type S Aluminum Flywheel
Clutch Masters FW-040-AL is the billet aluminum flywheel for the 2007-2008 Acura TL Type-S 3.5L with the six-speed manual. Most buyers are already planning a clutch job and have one of two problems: the factory dual-mass flywheel is rattling, knocking at idle or shuddering on takeoff, or they want a sprung performance clutch that will not work against the dual-mass unit. This flywheel converts the car to a single-mass setup and drops a lot of rotating weight at the same time.
The flywheel bolts to the crankshaft, carries the starter ring gear and gives the clutch disc its friction face. Acura fitted the six-speed Type-S with a dual-mass flywheel, two masses joined by internal springs, so the clutch disc could be rigid while the flywheel soaked up driveline vibration. When those springs and bearings wear, you get rattle, clunks on and off throttle and judder that a new clutch alone will not cure.
The FW-040-AL replaces that assembly with one solid piece. Clutch Masters CNC machines its aluminum flywheels in house from 6061 billet, zero balances each one, and Type 3 hard anodizes the aluminum for wear resistance. It is SFI 1.2 certified for motorsport. Clutch Masters says it can be paired with an OEM-style clutch kit or any of their FX100 through FX500 single disc kits. Because the damping now has to come from the clutch, a sprung disc is the usual match; Clutch Masters' dampened Type-S kits, such as the FX250 08040-HD0F-D, are only meant to run on an aftermarket single-mass flywheel like this one.
Listen at idle in neutral with the pedal up, then press the pedal; a dual-mass rattle often goes quiet with the clutch disengaged. Separate that from a slipping clutch, which shows as rpm climbing in fifth or sixth without the car pulling harder. Our slipping diagnosis guide covers that test, and automatic vs manual repair cost helps you budget, since the labor to drop the gearbox is the same whether you replace one part or three. Do the flywheel and clutch in one job.
This listing fits the 2007-2008 Acura TL Type-S 3.5L six-speed manual. It does not fit automatic TLs, which use a flexplate, or the 2004-2006 TL 3.2L, which takes the FW-028-AL. It is also not for the 2009-2014 TL SH-AWD. Clutch Masters also lists the Honda Accord 3.5L six-speed, but its pages give different Accord year ranges, so Accord owners should send us the year and VIN before ordering. Browse matching parts in rebuild kits.
| Brand | Clutch Masters |
| Part number | FW-040-AL |
| Fits | Clutch Masters 07-08 Acura TL 3.5L Type S Aluminum Flywheel |
| Vehicle fitment | Acura Tl (2007-2008) |
| Type | Flywheels |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
Clutch Masters says the FW-040-AL pairs with an OEM clutch kit or its FX100 to FX500 kits. Because the factory Type-S disc is rigid and relied on the dual-mass flywheel for damping, most owners fit a sprung disc kit with it.
No. The 2004-2006 TL 3.2L uses the FW-028-AL, and the 2009-2014 TL SH-AWD takes a different flywheel. This part is for the 2007-2008 TL Type-S six-speed manual.
Likely a little. Removing the dual-mass flywheel means more gear rattle at idle and more driveline noise when lugging the engine. That is normal for a single-mass conversion.
Do not machine or sand the anodized aluminum face yourself. Clean it with brake cleaner before installation and follow the instructions supplied with the flywheel.
Clutch Masters states its flywheels are SFI 1.2 certified for use in motorsports, which is what many sanctioning bodies ask for.
