so I searched this flywheel topic and I wanted to ask how easy is it to do the change? Because I'm interested in doing this upgrade to my car and ill be honest I'm a noob at cars still. But i know that just getting in there is the only way I'm going to learn so i just want to know as a heads up. And i think I'm going to look for a 12 pound one.12 lbs is alright 8 is fine
alright then then I think I need to find a friend that's got time now lol.its just taking off the old one and putting on the lightweight one. gotta pull the tranny. 2 people job for sure.
Maybe not lose torque but doesn't the loss of rotational mass work against you on a engine with Just bolt ons? I remember someone telling me that after I got mine.Love the answers, go with as light as you can. Anytime you take weight off your rotating mass you'll do yourself a favor.
Lose torque...wtf...not possible.
Warping... Not happening.
Exedy makes a sweet lightweight flywheel that is machined out of a solid piece of steel. A lot of brands just press a ring gear on, I would avoid those.
No, anytime you remove rotational mass off your drivetrain it will result in less drivetrain loss. Therefore you will transfer more hp/tq to the wheels.Maybe not lose torque but doesn't the loss of rotational mass work against you on a engine with Just bolt ons? I remember someone telling me that after I got mine.
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That really explains a lot man. Thanks. Proper information FTW.No, anytime you remove rotational mass off your drivetrain it will result in less drivetrain loss. Therefore you will transfer more hp/tq to the wheels.
OEM manufacturers use heavier flywheels to increase drivability. When you let off the gas with a lightened rotating assembly you will experience greater deceleration from compression slowing you down; because the weight isn't there to keep it moving. However when on the gas it will always be faster, and theoretically you would see an increase in mpg.