+1 Dr Jeff! That is about the exact schedule for pricing when I had mine lightened etc. The factory flywheel will very likely be slightly heavier than a purpose built lightened flywheel but there is a trade off in everything we do to our cars. Since I have no intention of building the 250hp beauty Poppa Tony posted the video of I have no need of a flywheel prepped to that level. Nearly every person posting, concerning any build, mentioned "balance" in your approach. Actual balance as well as matching components so no part exceeds other part capability to a huge degree. Just my .02.After thinking about it more, I believe $40 was for the regular service of the flywheel; check for cracks, true and reface the mounting surface, true and reface the clutch engagement surface and balance after all machine work (as JJ said, bring the clutch for balancing). To get it lightened was another $55-60. I know the total was just under $100 for basically a new and lightened flywheel. Plus it is still an original equipment part, unlike most of the aftermarket light wheels. Over the last 10 years or so I've noticed a lot of problems with aftermarket light weight flywheels, and they cost a whole lot more than having your wheel done.
Unfortunately it might not just be a function of living in a small town. I'm finding more and more that similar services are becoming fewer in existence.the drawbacks to living in a small town
Thanks for the link. They are not far at all. I will give them a call on Monday.These guys are 27mins from Olympia... Maybe not from you but it sounds like they should be able to handle the task. Have you tried them?
http://www.budsmachine.com