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Flywheel: aluminum vs. chromoly

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Old Dec 15, 2001 | 03:11 PM
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Flywheel: aluminum vs. chromoly

Any comments on whether the chromoly is worth the extra money over a steel faced aluminum flywheel?

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Old Dec 15, 2001 | 03:26 PM
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the material doesnt matter. its the weight of the flywheel.

a lighter flywheel will make your car revv up hella quick, but it will be a pain in the *** to drive in stop-n-go traffic.

most people go with a 9.5 pound flywheel for street applications. you might wanna upgrade your clutch while you're at it too. a 9.5 lb flywheel and ACT Street/Strip clutch is the most common combo.
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Old Dec 15, 2001 | 05:25 PM
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I thought that although aluminium is cheaper it has a tendancy to warp if abused and may come apart if vivited. Steel although heavier is stronger. If weight is removed peripherally the heavier steel flywheel will be just as effective.
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