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Old 02-22-2010, 09:36 PM
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Default How much would a(stock) 28lb flywheel slow me down?

I have a 18lb flywheel with a spec stage 3 clutch. I am 476 RWHP with the 100shot and running 11.20's with a stock weight Z-28 steel hood and all.

How much HP would I loose on the dyno and what do you think would happen to my 1/4 time if I go with a Monster stage 3 with a 28 LB flywheel?
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prob be quicker on a track as it wouldnt bog. it might cost you a few ponies.
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So you are saying my 1/4 mile times might actually improve with a heavier (stock) weight flywheel, instead of my lighter one?
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Originally Posted by adrynalinjunkie
So you are saying my 1/4 mile times might actually improve with a heavier (stock) weight flywheel, instead of my lighter one?
my 60ft improved by 2 tenths from my 15lb mccleod flywheel to my 26.5lbs fidanza.

btw i weighed my stocker and it was 24lbs.

plus the motor wont drop as much between shifts as the momentum of the heavier flywheel will help carry it.
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I lost about 10rwhp going from stock clutch/fw to a Street Twin which is about 20lbs heavier. I lost less than 1/2 mph but gained 2 tenths on the strip.
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Sounds good to me!



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