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2 questions, flywheel, and stock motor Q

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Old 09-07-2008, 09:34 AM
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there is a good chance that the block will need bored out
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Old 09-07-2008, 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by primetime5.0
if you going to be doing a lot of drag racing your going to want a steel flywheel, or the stock cast iron one
Bad experience with steel...i broke 2 trannys in one week after putting a steel flywheel in...imo, dont use a steel one unless you have a nice tranny to back it up...aluminum will be alot nicer to your drivetrain
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Old 09-07-2008, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by holyshift
Bad experience with steel...i broke 2 trannys in one week after putting a steel flywheel in...imo, dont use a steel one unless you have a nice tranny to back it up...aluminum will be alot nicer to your drivetrain
aluminum doesnt transfer the power very well
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Old 09-08-2008, 08:12 PM
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correct, but who like swapping trannys every weekend....NOT THIS GUY....haha, just looking out for him,i think hell be fine with the aluminum,save him from having to buy a bad a$$ tranny and whatnots,but if your the person that has a crazy budget....F it,go for the gold and go G force and billet steel flywheel....its only money right???
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Old 09-10-2008, 12:01 PM
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your saying ill lose HP from going aluminum?

figured anything lighter would free up HP
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Old 09-15-2008, 06:52 PM
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any one?
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