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Old May 14, 2003 | 05:06 AM
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Flywheels

How light can you go with a 12a flywheel, use is circuit racing only
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Old May 14, 2003 | 11:04 AM
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a 5.5 in Quartermaster clutch and aluminum fly wheel is under 10# complete.
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Old May 15, 2003 | 04:57 PM
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I would recommend Chrome Moly rather than aluminum.
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Old May 15, 2003 | 09:04 PM
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Originally posted by twister
I would recommend Chrome Moly rather than aluminum.
I use Cro Mo on my Tilton 7.25" twin plate, my Fly Wheel weighs well under 6lb!

Very reliable and well wearing.
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Old May 16, 2003 | 05:24 AM
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I use a QM 5"5 with a Chrome Moly Flywheel for Circuit racing here in OZ.
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Old May 16, 2003 | 10:18 AM
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Dont chrome moly flywheels have a problem with warping?
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