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 Post subject: pros n cons for lightend and balanced flywheel for the strip
PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 6:24 pm 
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Thinking of getting the fly wheel lightend and balance for the vts. Is it worth it. Is there a noticable difference. I also herd you may loose top end speed n acceloration. I was realy looking to improve 1\4 mile time so will this be a good move. And whats the going rate to get it balanced

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 Post subject: Re: pros n cons for lightend and balanced flywheel for the s
PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 7:50 pm 
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I can't comment on the strip but I have fitted them on two road cars. (Not my cars so experience was limited to the test drive after fitting.)

Engine 1 was a 4 cylinder supercharged engine. Acceleration and responsiveness were improved, however the car was harder to pootle round in traffic. I stalled it a couple of times which was a tad embarrassing. :redface: I'd imagine that it would be just a matter of getting used to it, but it highlighted why cars have heavy flywheels in the first place.

Engine 2 was a three litre V6. This had all the benefit of the acceleration and pick up of the 4-pot but on an engine with enough torque at idle that the lighter flywheel was no hindrance. As Tony the Tiger said it was GREAT. I didn't want to give that one back afterwards. :yes:

Both examples were in fitting aftermarket fidanza lightweight flywheels rather than modifying the existing items. This strikes me as the more sensible way to go rather than machining lumps off an existing part.

Not sure any of that helps you though :redface: but thought I'd prattle on anyway.

Owen.


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 Post subject: Re: pros n cons for lightend and balanced flywheel for the s
PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 8:34 pm 
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Thanks. This was help full and you confirmed what iv been hearing about engine cutting out when pulling away. As i rarly use this car ill fink ill go ahead with it. Cheers

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:07 pm 
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I fitted one on my car a few years ago, it does make a difference. The stalling issue is only until you get used to it, you don't even think about it once you've done a few miles. The engine responce/acceleration especially in the lower gears is noticeably better, but i also found the gear change improved. Not only does the engine pick up quicker with the lower mass, but it also drops rpm quicker between gears :yes:

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 12:40 am 
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With so much torque and response provided by the nitrous, you don't need anywhere near as much rotational mass/flywheel effect. :idea:

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