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Old 11-03-2014, 12:06 PM
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Default Effect of flywheel mass on 10-bolt longevity

Will a heavier flywheel/clutch setup like the LS7 be easier or harder on the 10-bolt than a lighter setup, assuming dragstrip launches on drag radials?
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it will be harder, your storing more inertia (ie energy) in the flywheel assembly then unloading it all onto the rear end when you drop it... think about it like this. imagine a plastic fan spinning and you reach in and stop it with your hands.... not too bad right? now imagine if you made the blades from lead. a little bit different right?
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Won't matter enough to matter I don't think. You'll break the rear end due to excessive tolerance caused by mileage and wear, or at least a lot more likely.
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Yeah, after talking this over with several engineers, I don't think it matters much.
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Agreed. You're transferring the same amount of power regardless.



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