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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 05:15 PM
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Doing some checking on running a lightweight aluminum flywheel. I have heard it makes your car get rpms up alot faster. Would this be a good upgrade or waste of money? I am putting in new clutch kit thought about doing the flywheel while in there.
Old Jun 7, 2009 | 05:21 PM
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Doing some checking on running a lightweight aluminum flywheel. I have heard it makes your car get rpms up alot faster. Would this be a good upgrade or waste of money? I am putting in new clutch kit thought about doing the flywheel while in there.
with a lightweight flywheel and driveshaft you will free up probably around 5 hp to the wheels. Your RPMs will go up a little faster, but not chingasos.
Old Jun 7, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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Yes, a lightweight fly will allow the RPMs to climb faster, but will require a bit more feathering of clutch off the line. You will lose some torque, so make this part of your consideration.

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