Clutch Masters 2016 Ford Focus RS 2.3L Aluminum Flywheel
Building a 2016 Ford Focus RS for the track or autocross and want the 2.3L EcoBoost to spin up faster than the heavy factory flywheel allows? Clutch Masters FW-230-AL is a lightweight aluminum single-mass flywheel for the RS with all-wheel drive and the six-speed manual. Clutch Masters lists a 12.0 lb shipping weight for it, boxed. It is the lighter of two Focus RS flywheels from the maker; the steel FW-230-SF suits cars that see more street miles.
The factory Focus RS flywheel is a dual-mass unit with internal springs that absorb driveline shock from the turbocharged 2.3L and the AWD system. It is heavy, and when its springs wear it can rattle or let the clutch judder. FW-230-AL replaces it with a one-piece aluminum flywheel, which cuts rotating mass so the engine gains and sheds rpm quicker between shifts and on corner exit.
Clutch Masters machines its aluminum flywheels from 6061 billet, zero balances them and Type 3 hard anodizes the aluminum, and certifies its flywheels to SFI 1.2 for motorsport use. The clutch runs on a separate friction insert rather than bare aluminum, and Clutch Masters sells replacement inserts so the face can be renewed after hard use.
The damping that the dual-mass flywheel used to provide has to come from somewhere, and that decides which clutch you buy. Clutch Masters builds its Focus RS clutches in two styles: kits ending in -D use a dampened disc designed for an aftermarket single-mass flywheel like this one, while kits ending in -R use a rigid disc meant for the OEM dual-mass flywheel. Run FW-230-AL with a -D kit.
Note whether a rattle changes with the clutch pedal: if it goes away when pressed, the dual-mass flywheel or release bearing is the likely source. For slip, a sixth-gear roll-on from low rpm at full throttle will show the tach running ahead of road speed. Our slipping diagnosis guide walks through the test, and flare versus slip explains what you are seeing. Check clutch fluid level and look for oil at the bellhousing seam before ordering parts.
Our listing names the 2016 Ford Focus RS 2.3L turbo. Clutch Masters catalogs FW-230-AL for the 2016-2018 Focus RS 2.3L turbo AWD six-speed. It does not fit the front-drive Focus ST, which uses a different engine and flywheel. Because the clutch must match the flywheel, tell us which clutch kit you plan to run, or send your year and VIN, and we will confirm the combination before you order. More options are in our rebuild kits section.
| Brand | Clutch Masters |
| Part number | FW-230-AL |
| Fits | Clutch Masters 2016 Ford Focus RS 2.3L Aluminum Flywheel |
| Vehicle fitment | Ford Focus Rs (2016) |
| Type | Flywheels |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
A Clutch Masters Focus RS kit ending in -D, which uses a dampened disc designed for an aftermarket single-mass flywheel. Kits ending in -R are for the factory dual-mass flywheel.
Clutch Masters lists FW-230-AL for the 2016-2018 Focus RS 2.3L turbo AWD six-speed. Our listing names 2016, so send your VIN and we will confirm.
No. The Focus ST uses a different engine and flywheel. This part is for the Focus RS only.
Clutch Masters lists a 12.0 lb shipping weight for FW-230-AL in its box. The bare flywheel weighs a little less.
It works, but Clutch Masters says aluminum adds gear noise and usually recommends steel for street cars. The steel FW-230-SF is the better daily choice.
