effect of lightweight flywheel on launches
11-08-10, 09:34 PM
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How did the car run after the launch? Also, if you had a lower gear ratio in the rearend/trans. for first gear you would get a better launch from the lighter flywheel and then run quicker down the rest of the 1/4. I guarantee you pro stock cars are not running heavy flywheels. You can hear how fast their engines rev up in neutral, but they have alot of torque to help them get out of the hole. But we have high rpm's to help us get out of the hole. It's a big balancing act and you will have to play with rotational weight and gearing to get it right. Most people slap a heavy stock flywheel and call it a day because they don't have the money to invest in what it takes with gearing/suspension/etc to take advantage of a lighter flywheel and that's ok. A stock or heavier flywheel will suite most peoples needs.
..and a prostock is a pretty extreme comparison once you consider the 2250lb weight, 4 digit power, 500cid, adjustable clutch(as Enzo stated) and ultra high compression.
11-08-10, 09:43 PM
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Jay, the car picked up nothing. Mph was exactly the same. Car revved better in neutral; that was about it. Shifts were also softer. I'm sure that there applications that would favor a light flywheel; but they are not for me.
..and a prostock is a pretty extreme comparison once you consider the 2250lb weight, 4 digit power, 500cid, adjustable clutch(as Enzo stated) and ultra high compression.
..and a prostock is a pretty extreme comparison once you consider the 2250lb weight, 4 digit power, 500cid, adjustable clutch(as Enzo stated) and ultra high compression.
But like I said earlier, just stick with the stock unit, you will benefit more with your setup. Good luck
05-22-11, 01:10 PM
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Hi guys.
I think to change my stock flywheel for Racing Beat light flywheel. My car is a 1987 Turbo II with Turbonetics T4, greddy Typpe S blowoff and 10 lbs boost, Certerforce clutch and pressure plate. Is my daily car. My question is, If I make a switch of light flywheel, my car gains fast acceleration but lost inertia and down fast, OK , How affects light flywheel in the gas consumption in the street? It consumes more gas or less? I RACE occasionally. but in the higheway I like to play with the EVO´s Subarus Impresas and others LOL
Thanks
I think to change my stock flywheel for Racing Beat light flywheel. My car is a 1987 Turbo II with Turbonetics T4, greddy Typpe S blowoff and 10 lbs boost, Certerforce clutch and pressure plate. Is my daily car. My question is, If I make a switch of light flywheel, my car gains fast acceleration but lost inertia and down fast, OK , How affects light flywheel in the gas consumption in the street? It consumes more gas or less? I RACE occasionally. but in the higheway I like to play with the EVO´s Subarus Impresas and others LOL
Thanks
05-22-11, 02:43 PM
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I just put a lighter flywheel back in my car, when i was at 500hp the heavier one made a big improvement now im close to double the power will see what it does at the track next week ill update this thread with my thoughts on going back to a lighter one.
05-22-11, 11:39 PM
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[QUOTE=ultimatejay;10634001]Although that is a good idea, what's that got to do with any of the questions regarding this thread about the effects of a light vs heavy flywheel?[/QUOTE
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05-23-11, 10:35 PM
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