aluminum Flywheel?

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Jul 25, 2004 | 07:56 PM

Bill's 02 Z-28 SS

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aluminum Flywheel?

Hi Folks
Now it is time to change the clutch and flywheel. My question is - replace the flywheel with aluminum one or keep the steel flywheel? The car is a garage queen so it is not my daily ride. Any help would greatly appreciated.
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Bill

Jul 25, 2004 | 09:37 PM

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do a search for the pro's and con's. i went with the alumimum flywheel myself for the weight reduction and its suited for my application of autocross/roadracing.

Jul 26, 2004 | 06:27 AM

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i've heard for drag it's better to keep the steel, 'cause it's a bit heavier & hold the inertia better for a good launch...but i've only heard that

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Jul 26, 2004 | 07:45 AM

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Steel for street/drag, aluminum if you are autocrossing or road racing where you want to use the low inertia to 'engine brake'.

Jul 26, 2004 | 07:51 AM

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Let not forget that in addition to "engine braking" a lighter rotating assembly will result in much improved acceleration when you are exiting out of the corner.

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Jul 26, 2004 | 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jrp

do a search for the pro's and con's. i went with the alumimum flywheel myself for the weight reduction and its suited for my application of autocross/roadracing.

what he said.....

it worked wonders for me but I am desperately trying to KILL low end torque to make up for traction limitations and gain mid/high RPM power

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