what aftermarket fly wheel should i get?
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the aluminum flywheel will suck a bit of streetability power from you.
While on the subject... it depends on how much streetability loss you can accept. By that I mean an ultra-stiff clutch, aluminum flywheel, coilovers, and z rated tires, etc.. will make a great track car, but you'll HATE the thing on the street as you have to keep reving, you'll never shift it "perfectly," and you'll hit EVERY bump & crack on the road.
My 89 convertible feels SOOOOO sweet on the road because of the soft / huge sweet spot clutch, responsive & soft shocks, ultimate throttle responce, very grippy tires, "stiff" streeting wheel" and 8000 rpms of fun to play with.
In contrast, my TII's clutch is so stiff that it pisses me off every time I drive it on the street. Not to mention the coilovers hit every crack & dip in the road.
So in summary, you can really improve top end HP by removing your power steering, airpump, lightweight flywheel, etc.. and really impress your friends. At the same time your "un-balancing" a well made sports car and killing streetability.
The best "power" mods are always going to be full exhaut upgrades (downpipe, main performance catalytic converter, good catback exhaust), full intake upgrades (cone air intake, cold airbox, headlight airscoop), and a minor streetport.
All of those will add HP without taking away from the streetabiilty.
Hope my rambling helps some
While on the subject... it depends on how much streetability loss you can accept. By that I mean an ultra-stiff clutch, aluminum flywheel, coilovers, and z rated tires, etc.. will make a great track car, but you'll HATE the thing on the street as you have to keep reving, you'll never shift it "perfectly," and you'll hit EVERY bump & crack on the road.
My 89 convertible feels SOOOOO sweet on the road because of the soft / huge sweet spot clutch, responsive & soft shocks, ultimate throttle responce, very grippy tires, "stiff" streeting wheel" and 8000 rpms of fun to play with.
In contrast, my TII's clutch is so stiff that it pisses me off every time I drive it on the street. Not to mention the coilovers hit every crack & dip in the road.
So in summary, you can really improve top end HP by removing your power steering, airpump, lightweight flywheel, etc.. and really impress your friends. At the same time your "un-balancing" a well made sports car and killing streetability.
The best "power" mods are always going to be full exhaut upgrades (downpipe, main performance catalytic converter, good catback exhaust), full intake upgrades (cone air intake, cold airbox, headlight airscoop), and a minor streetport.
All of those will add HP without taking away from the streetabiilty.
Hope my rambling helps some
Last edited by vaughnc; Dec 17, 2002 at 04:52 PM.
I'm going with either a Bonez or a RB aluminum flywheel for my '86 GXL. Screw streetability, i want to rev like a streetbike Its not my daily driver anyway, so Im not worried. Be prepared to shell out some $$$ though,aluminum flywheels run about $500.
Its not my daily driver anyway, so Im not worried. Be prepared to shell out some $$$ though,aluminum flywheels run about $500.
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If you care much about steetability (I personaly don't...) than get an 18lb steel flywheel. It would do the job well and not hurt your low end TQ much.
If you are like me, except not like me because you have enough money, then get the aluminum one.
If you are like me, except not like me because you have enough money, then get the aluminum one.
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