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Rigo5.0
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I FU**** up my flywheel, and was thinking of possibly upgrading to an aluminum flywheel. Is it worth paying the Xtra cash for the aluminum?
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poisonpony96
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only if you road racing. it makes it harder to get off the line cause of the rotating weight
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84GT5.0
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Originally posted by poisonpony96:
only if you road racing. it makes it harder to get off the line cause of the rotating weight
i thought they were lighter???? And i heard thet the motor gets up in the rpms faster because it weigs less.
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[ November 30, 2005, 06:32 PM: Message edited by: 84GT5.0 ]
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BlackNGold
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What kinda car is this going in?....
Personally, I'd just keep the stock flywheel or OEM replacement...A billet flywheel will be stronger, but as far as getting a lighter one it all depends on your gears, power band, weight and what you plan on doing with your car....
Good luck ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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exchp6400
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Itz a foxbody. A gotta tremec, not really sure what gears inside the tranny though.
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exchp6400
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ohh, I forgot am at my bro's computer, but they also say because the flywheel is lighter, it helps transfer more hp to the wheels, don't know how much the differnece really can be though.
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poisonpony96
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Yeah it help the engine rev faster but because it is liter when the clutch engages it will slow it down so it makes it harder for the engine to move the car, just off the line. sure someone else could explain it better
[ December 01, 2005, 12:50 AM: Message edited by: poisonpony96 ]
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Rigo5.0
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I think I'm sold. Ima get the aluminum flywheel, and see how it works out. Thanks for the input and info fellas.
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87 Grand National
02 Z06
08 Challenger SRT8
13 Shelby GT500
00 Lightning
14 Camaro SS
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poisonpony96
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that was very well put. before I was told not to get one but now I think I will get one.
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Stangs R Us
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so what if u have 4.10's an aluminum driveshaft and an aluminum flywheel, so whould that make your car rev out to fast or what??? im just a lil confused.
oh yeah i have a 96 cobra and im getting ready to put a new clutch and i was also wondering if it was a good idea to put in a alum flywheel while im in there
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so will it give me a better 1/4 time tho?
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