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AASCO Lightweight Steel Flywheel & Sachs Performance Clutch Kit – Porsche 997.2 Turbo Manual 2010-2013
Part Number: 106430-12-PKG
Brand: AASCO Motorsports
Upgrade your manual Porsche 997.2 Turbo with a complete AASCO lightweight steel flywheel and Sachs Performance clutch package designed to reduce rotating mass, dramatically improve engine response, and refresh the clutch system at the same time. This kit pairs the AASCO 22 lb lightweight steel flywheel with compatible Sachs Performance clutch components for select Porsche 997.2 Turbo DFI manual applications with the 10-bolt crank.
Compared to the heavier factory 30 lb dual-mass flywheel setup, the AASCO lightweight steel flywheel removes approximately 8 lb of rotating mass compared to the factory flywheel. The result is an engine that revs more freely, responds more sharply, and feels more alive during downshifts, heel-toe shifting, and spirited driving.
At DasMotoring, this is one of our favorite upgrades for a manual Porsche. A lightweight flywheel can completely change the character of the car — making it feel sharper, more mechanical, and more connected. If your 997.2 Turbo has started to feel a little too slow or soulless, this is one of those upgrades that can reignite your love for the car and give it some of that 911 S/T-inspired character and flair.
We have run AASCO lightweight flywheels on our own manual Porsches for years through daily driving, traffic, backroad driving, and track use with excellent results.
This complete kit is a great choice for drivers looking for a more responsive, motorsport-inspired feel from their manual 997.2 Turbo while also replacing the clutch, pressure plate, release bearing, and related hardware with a matched Sachs Performance clutch package. The AASCO flywheel is a lightweight steel design, which can be a nice balance for street-driven cars that want sharper response without going to the lightest possible flywheel setup.
Fitment
Fits select manual transmission Porsche 911 models:
2010–2013 Porsche 911 Turbo, 997.2 chassis, 3.8L DFI twin-turbo
Compatible 997.2 Turbo manual applications with the 10-bolt crank
This kit is intended for select manual transmission Porsche 997.2 Turbo DFI applications using the included AASCO lightweight steel flywheel and Sachs Performance clutch package.
This kit is not intended for non-997.2 Turbo applications unless specifically confirmed.
Product Details
Complete AASCO lightweight steel flywheel and Sachs Performance clutch kit
Part number: 106430-12-PKG
Includes AASCO lightweight steel flywheel: 106430-12
Includes Sachs Performance pressure plate
Includes Sachs Performance sprung-centered clutch disc
Includes Sachs release bearing
Includes pressure plate hardware
Designed for select Porsche 997.2 Turbo DFI manual applications
Compatible with 3.8L Turbo DFI applications listed by AASCO
10-bolt crank application
Must use 991 non-turbo flywheel bolts
Flywheel weight: approximately 22 lb
Factory flywheel weight: approximately 30 lb
Approximate rotational mass savings: 8 lb compared to the factory flywheel
Complete kit line weight listed by AASCO Excel sheet: approximately 38 lb
Lightweight steel construction
Reduces rotating engine mass compared to the factory dual-mass flywheel
Helps the engine rev faster
Improves throttle response and rev-matching feel
Matched flywheel and Sachs Performance clutch package
Driving Feel
A lightweight flywheel reduces rotating mass at the engine, allowing the engine to gain and lose RPM more quickly. The result is a sharper, more immediate connection between your right foot, the engine, and the gearbox. Rev-matched downshifts feel cleaner, throttle blips feel more natural, and the car takes on a more responsive, motorsport-style personality.
Because the flywheel is lighter than the factory dual-mass flywheel setup, some additional drivetrain noise, gear rollover sound, or chatter may be present. This is normal for many lightweight flywheel conversions and is part of the more mechanical driving experience.
The best way to minimize NVH and gearbox chatter is to avoid lugging the engine. Drivers should never lug the engine to begin with, and this is especially important with a lightweight flywheel. Keeping the engine above approximately 2,000 rpm, or selecting a lower gear when climbing hills or accelerating from low speed, will help keep the drivetrain happier and reduce unwanted chatter. The higher the rpm, the less drivetrain chatter and NVH you will have.
Which Version Should I Buy?
AASCO offers several similar-looking lightweight flywheel and clutch options for Porsche Turbo applications. The correct choice depends on your chassis, engine, crankshaft configuration, and whether you need only the flywheel or a complete clutch package.
This listing is for the AASCO 106430-12-PKG complete kit. It is the right choice if you want the AASCO lightweight steel flywheel, Sachs Performance pressure plate, Sachs Performance sprung-centered clutch disc, release bearing, and pressure plate hardware together as a matched package for your compatible 997.2 Turbo DFI manual.
How This Differs From 106430-12
The 106430-12 listing is the flywheel-only option for select Porsche 997.2 Turbo DFI manual applications with the 10-bolt crank.
This 106430-12-PKG listing is the complete kit. It includes the AASCO lightweight steel flywheel along with the Sachs Performance pressure plate, Sachs Performance sprung-centered clutch disc, release bearing, and pressure plate hardware.
Choose 106430-12 if your car already has a compatible clutch and pressure plate setup in good condition and you only need the flywheel.
Choose 106430-12-PKG if your clutch is worn, your pressure plate is worn or unknown, or you want the flywheel and clutch components matched together from the start.
How This Differs From 106413-11-PKG
The 106413-11-PKG kit is used for earlier Porsche 996 / 997 Turbo and GT3 applications, including 997.1 Turbo applications.
The 106430-12-PKG kit is for later 997.2 Turbo DFI applications with the 3.8L Turbo engine and 10-bolt crank.
Do not assume the earlier 106413-11-PKG kit is correct for a 997.2 Turbo DFI car. For compatible 997.2 Turbo DFI manual applications with the 10-bolt crank, use 106430-12-PKG.
Good Candidates for This Complete Kit
This complete kit is generally intended for:
Porsche 997.2 Turbo 3.8L DFI manual applications listed by AASCO
Compatible 997.2 Turbo manual cars with the 10-bolt crank
Cars with a worn clutch, worn pressure plate, or unknown clutch service history
Cars converting from the factory dual-mass flywheel setup to an AASCO lightweight steel flywheel and Sachs Performance clutch setup
Drivers who want everything matched together as a complete AASCO / Sachs package
If you already have a compatible clutch and pressure plate setup in good condition and only need the flywheel, choose the 106430-12 flywheel-only listing instead.
If you are unsure which version you need, contact us with your year, model, engine, transmission, crankshaft configuration, and current clutch setup so we can help point you toward the correct AASCO option.
Installation Notes
The AASCO listing notes that this is a 10-bolt crank application and that it must use 991 non-turbo flywheel bolts.
AASCO also notes that the larger portion of the clutch disc spring carrier must face toward the flywheel. If the clutch disc is installed backwards, the clutch diaphragm spring may contact the clutch disc, which can result in clutch failure and may not be covered under warranty.
Professional installation is recommended. However, there are DIY how-to guides linked below if you have the tools and equipment at home.
Important Notes
This listing is for the complete AASCO lightweight steel flywheel and Sachs Performance clutch package listed under part number 106430-12-PKG.
Flywheel bolts are not assumed to be included unless specifically stated. This application must use the correct 991 non-turbo flywheel bolts.
This kit is specifically for compatible 997.2 Turbo DFI manual applications with the 10-bolt crank. Fitment may depend on the vehicle’s model year, engine, transmission, crankshaft configuration, and clutch / pressure plate setup. Always confirm compatibility with your exact vehicle before ordering.
Before installation, compare the new flywheel, clutch, pressure plate, release bearing, hardware, and related components to the original components being replaced.
Availability
AASCO Motorsports parts are specialty performance components. Although many items are available from stock, occasional delays may occur if an item is backordered or if AASCO is manufacturing a new batch. If there is a delay, we will provide an updated ETA before fulfillment.
Shipping
Shipping dimensions: 15 x 15 x 12 in
Shipping weight: 41 lb
Part Number: 106430-12-PKG
Brand: AASCO Motorsports
Upgrade your manual Porsche 997.2 Turbo with a complete AASCO lightweight steel flywheel and Sachs Performance clutch package designed to reduce rotating mass, dramatically improve engine response, and refresh the clutch system at the same time. This kit pairs the AASCO 22 lb lightweight steel flywheel with compatible Sachs Performance clutch components for select Porsche 997.2 Turbo DFI manual applications with the 10-bolt crank.
Compared to the heavier factory 30 lb dual-mass flywheel setup, the AASCO lightweight steel flywheel removes approximately 8 lb of rotating mass compared to the factory flywheel. The result is an engine that revs more freely, responds more sharply, and feels more alive during downshifts, heel-toe shifting, and spirited driving.
At DasMotoring, this is one of our favorite upgrades for a manual Porsche. A lightweight flywheel can completely change the character of the car — making it feel sharper, more mechanical, and more connected. If your 997.2 Turbo has started to feel a little too slow or soulless, this is one of those upgrades that can reignite your love for the car and give it some of that 911 S/T-inspired character and flair.
We have run AASCO lightweight flywheels on our own manual Porsches for years through daily driving, traffic, backroad driving, and track use with excellent results.
This complete kit is a great choice for drivers looking for a more responsive, motorsport-inspired feel from their manual 997.2 Turbo while also replacing the clutch, pressure plate, release bearing, and related hardware with a matched Sachs Performance clutch package. The AASCO flywheel is a lightweight steel design, which can be a nice balance for street-driven cars that want sharper response without going to the lightest possible flywheel setup.
Fitment
Fits select manual transmission Porsche 911 models:
2010–2013 Porsche 911 Turbo, 997.2 chassis, 3.8L DFI twin-turbo
Compatible 997.2 Turbo manual applications with the 10-bolt crank
This kit is intended for select manual transmission Porsche 997.2 Turbo DFI applications using the included AASCO lightweight steel flywheel and Sachs Performance clutch package.
This kit is not intended for non-997.2 Turbo applications unless specifically confirmed.
Product Details
Complete AASCO lightweight steel flywheel and Sachs Performance clutch kit
Part number: 106430-12-PKG
Includes AASCO lightweight steel flywheel: 106430-12
Includes Sachs Performance pressure plate
Includes Sachs Performance sprung-centered clutch disc
Includes Sachs release bearing
Includes pressure plate hardware
Designed for select Porsche 997.2 Turbo DFI manual applications
Compatible with 3.8L Turbo DFI applications listed by AASCO
10-bolt crank application
Must use 991 non-turbo flywheel bolts
Flywheel weight: approximately 22 lb
Factory flywheel weight: approximately 30 lb
Approximate rotational mass savings: 8 lb compared to the factory flywheel
Complete kit line weight listed by AASCO Excel sheet: approximately 38 lb
Lightweight steel construction
Reduces rotating engine mass compared to the factory dual-mass flywheel
Helps the engine rev faster
Improves throttle response and rev-matching feel
Matched flywheel and Sachs Performance clutch package
Driving Feel
A lightweight flywheel reduces rotating mass at the engine, allowing the engine to gain and lose RPM more quickly. The result is a sharper, more immediate connection between your right foot, the engine, and the gearbox. Rev-matched downshifts feel cleaner, throttle blips feel more natural, and the car takes on a more responsive, motorsport-style personality.
Because the flywheel is lighter than the factory dual-mass flywheel setup, some additional drivetrain noise, gear rollover sound, or chatter may be present. This is normal for many lightweight flywheel conversions and is part of the more mechanical driving experience.
The best way to minimize NVH and gearbox chatter is to avoid lugging the engine. Drivers should never lug the engine to begin with, and this is especially important with a lightweight flywheel. Keeping the engine above approximately 2,000 rpm, or selecting a lower gear when climbing hills or accelerating from low speed, will help keep the drivetrain happier and reduce unwanted chatter. The higher the rpm, the less drivetrain chatter and NVH you will have.
Which Version Should I Buy?
AASCO offers several similar-looking lightweight flywheel and clutch options for Porsche Turbo applications. The correct choice depends on your chassis, engine, crankshaft configuration, and whether you need only the flywheel or a complete clutch package.
This listing is for the AASCO 106430-12-PKG complete kit. It is the right choice if you want the AASCO lightweight steel flywheel, Sachs Performance pressure plate, Sachs Performance sprung-centered clutch disc, release bearing, and pressure plate hardware together as a matched package for your compatible 997.2 Turbo DFI manual.
How This Differs From 106430-12
The 106430-12 listing is the flywheel-only option for select Porsche 997.2 Turbo DFI manual applications with the 10-bolt crank.
This 106430-12-PKG listing is the complete kit. It includes the AASCO lightweight steel flywheel along with the Sachs Performance pressure plate, Sachs Performance sprung-centered clutch disc, release bearing, and pressure plate hardware.
Choose 106430-12 if your car already has a compatible clutch and pressure plate setup in good condition and you only need the flywheel.
Choose 106430-12-PKG if your clutch is worn, your pressure plate is worn or unknown, or you want the flywheel and clutch components matched together from the start.
How This Differs From 106413-11-PKG
The 106413-11-PKG kit is used for earlier Porsche 996 / 997 Turbo and GT3 applications, including 997.1 Turbo applications.
The 106430-12-PKG kit is for later 997.2 Turbo DFI applications with the 3.8L Turbo engine and 10-bolt crank.
Do not assume the earlier 106413-11-PKG kit is correct for a 997.2 Turbo DFI car. For compatible 997.2 Turbo DFI manual applications with the 10-bolt crank, use 106430-12-PKG.
Good Candidates for This Complete Kit
This complete kit is generally intended for:
Porsche 997.2 Turbo 3.8L DFI manual applications listed by AASCO
Compatible 997.2 Turbo manual cars with the 10-bolt crank
Cars with a worn clutch, worn pressure plate, or unknown clutch service history
Cars converting from the factory dual-mass flywheel setup to an AASCO lightweight steel flywheel and Sachs Performance clutch setup
Drivers who want everything matched together as a complete AASCO / Sachs package
If you already have a compatible clutch and pressure plate setup in good condition and only need the flywheel, choose the 106430-12 flywheel-only listing instead.
If you are unsure which version you need, contact us with your year, model, engine, transmission, crankshaft configuration, and current clutch setup so we can help point you toward the correct AASCO option.
Installation Notes
The AASCO listing notes that this is a 10-bolt crank application and that it must use 991 non-turbo flywheel bolts.
AASCO also notes that the larger portion of the clutch disc spring carrier must face toward the flywheel. If the clutch disc is installed backwards, the clutch diaphragm spring may contact the clutch disc, which can result in clutch failure and may not be covered under warranty.
Professional installation is recommended. However, there are DIY how-to guides linked below if you have the tools and equipment at home.
Important Notes
This listing is for the complete AASCO lightweight steel flywheel and Sachs Performance clutch package listed under part number 106430-12-PKG.
Flywheel bolts are not assumed to be included unless specifically stated. This application must use the correct 991 non-turbo flywheel bolts.
This kit is specifically for compatible 997.2 Turbo DFI manual applications with the 10-bolt crank. Fitment may depend on the vehicle’s model year, engine, transmission, crankshaft configuration, and clutch / pressure plate setup. Always confirm compatibility with your exact vehicle before ordering.
Before installation, compare the new flywheel, clutch, pressure plate, release bearing, hardware, and related components to the original components being replaced.
Availability
AASCO Motorsports parts are specialty performance components. Although many items are available from stock, occasional delays may occur if an item is backordered or if AASCO is manufacturing a new batch. If there is a delay, we will provide an updated ETA before fulfillment.
Shipping
Shipping dimensions: 15 x 15 x 12 in
Shipping weight: 41 lb