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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 11:02 PM
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i've been trying to find a lightweight flywheel for my lt1. i'd preferably like one thats 12-14lbs. i dont want a super lightweight one, the only thing ive found so far was a spec (if i remember right) and it was over $400. i can get an 8lb one for 270.

does anyone know where i can get a 12-14lb one for ehhh 300ish?
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 09:43 AM
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i run a findanza i dont know exactly what it wieghs but its light
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Originally Posted by draggin97s10
i run a findanza i dont know exactly what it wieghs but its light
I also run a findanza, it weighs 12lbs.
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Colin91Z
I also run a findanza, it weighs 12lbs.
where did you get yours? i got mine off ebay with a spec wanna be clutch thats worked really good actually
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Originally Posted by draggin97s10
where did you get yours? i got mine off ebay with a spec wanna be clutch thats worked really good actually
I actually bought the flywheel used, and I'm running it with a Spec 3+.

By the way, I've read countless threads where people claim that an aluminum flywheel makes a car difficult to drive on the street and to launch at the dragstrip because of less inertia. However, now that I've driven my old engine combo with both a heavy factory flywheel and now the current aluminum, I'm gonna call BS on those myths.
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Originally Posted by Colin91Z
I actually bought the flywheel used, and I'm running it with a Spec 3+.

By the way, I've read countless threads where people claim that an aluminum flywheel makes a car difficult to drive on the street and to launch at the dragstrip because of less inertia. However, now that I've driven my old engine combo with both a heavy factory flywheel and now the current aluminum, I'm gonna call BS on those myths.
couldnt agree more. i think they are very similar. its not like the crank magically gets 50% lighter too. not to thread hijack but does your spec 3 have a valeo stamp on it?
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Originally Posted by draggin97s10
couldnt agree more. i think they are very similar. its not like the crank magically gets 50% lighter too. not to thread hijack but does your spec 3 have a valeo stamp on it?
Honestly, I don't remember. But probably so. I'll have it out of the car again real soon, so I'll be sure to look
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 04:20 PM
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I still have 3 SLP ones that I bought back when they had them on clearence..BNIB..I have one in my Z and they seem pretty light..
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