Aluminum flywheel or stock flywheel for turbo ????
03-10-2004, 09:08 AM
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Aluminum flywheel or stock flywheel for turbo ????
Hey guys what flywheel should i go with a clutch masters aluminum flywheel or should i keep my stock one. Cause i heard its not good to use a lightened flywheel,because the car revs up to fast but the car dont go no where is that true or false . What you guys think.
03-10-2004, 09:13 AM
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Most people run an 11lb flywheel. Mine is a factory lightened flywheel. Some people say factory lightened units are bad, but mine has been holding up for over 2 years. I had my factory unit lightened to 11lb and re-balanced for way less than an Al flywheel would have cost me.
03-10-2004, 09:18 AM
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I have the clutchmaster lightened flywheel and the only thing that get annoying is the dropping of the rpms when you let go of the gas.(falls really quick) As far as accelarating it kicks *** and it definatly goes places when i get on the gas. Rips through the rpms and gears alot faster.
03-10-2004, 09:24 AM
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Re: (DaX)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DaX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Most people run an 11lb flywheel. Mine is a factory lightened flywheel. Some people say factory lightened units are bad, but mine has been holding up for over 2 years. I had my factory unit lightened to 11lb and re-balanced for way less than an Al flywheel would have cost me.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I also have a stock lightened flywheel
I got it lighten to 14lbs.
I also have a stock lightened flywheel
I got it lighten to 14lbs.
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03-10-2004, 10:57 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Slammd Sol »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ACT Prolite 8lb flywheel on my turbo SOHC..</TD></TR></TABLE>
OMG that thing must wind out faster than a crotch rocket.
OMG that thing must wind out faster than a crotch rocket.
03-10-2004, 11:03 AM
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Re: (bluep3)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bluep3 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">for some reason most mechs. told me to stay with a stock flywheel.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i've heard this as well. kinda makes sense. the heavier flywheel i'm assuming puts more load on the motor so it works a lil harder and pumps out more exhaust gas which would help in spoolup. just my theory
i've heard this as well. kinda makes sense. the heavier flywheel i'm assuming puts more load on the motor so it works a lil harder and pumps out more exhaust gas which would help in spoolup. just my theory
03-10-2004, 01:37 PM
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Re: Aluminum flywheel or stock flywheel for turbo ???? (ProjectLudeSiR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ProjectLudeSiR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hey guys what flywheel should i go with a clutch masters aluminum flywheel or should i keep my stock one. Cause i heard its not good to use a lightened flywheel,because the car revs up to fast but the car dont go no where is that true or false . What you guys think.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i'm running 8.5lbs flywheel, there no downsides to it.. i had it for some time so i cna't remember the difference now
i'm running 8.5lbs flywheel, there no downsides to it.. i had it for some time so i cna't remember the difference now
03-10-2004, 01:39 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Quad-Damge »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Stock Reserfaced for me</TD></TR></TABLE>
yup, just picked up a cheap ITR and resurfaced it
yup, just picked up a cheap ITR and resurfaced it
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yup. 12.5 is kind of just perfect. not too light and not too heavy.
i think the reason why they say stay stock is b/c the lighter it is...the faster ur rpms go up, but the heavier, the longer it says in that gear = more power. sound right guy?
i think the reason why they say stay stock is b/c the lighter it is...the faster ur rpms go up, but the heavier, the longer it says in that gear = more power. sound right guy?
03-10-2004, 03:02 PM
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Re: (bluep3)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bluep3 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yup. 12.5 is kind of just perfect. not too light and not too heavy.
i think the reason why they say stay stock is b/c the lighter it is...the faster ur rpms go up, but the heavier, the longer it says in that gear = more power. sound right guy?</TD></TR></TABLE>
higher rpms mean more power though and less weight to fight against. I would agree with some and say somewhere in the middle is best, but nothing like a fast reving motor to get you in the high rpm fast without messing with your gear ratios.
i think the reason why they say stay stock is b/c the lighter it is...the faster ur rpms go up, but the heavier, the longer it says in that gear = more power. sound right guy?</TD></TR></TABLE>
higher rpms mean more power though and less weight to fight against. I would agree with some and say somewhere in the middle is best, but nothing like a fast reving motor to get you in the high rpm fast without messing with your gear ratios.
03-10-2004, 03:18 PM
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Re: (bluep3)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bluep3 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yup. 12.5 is kind of just perfect. not too light and not too heavy.
i think the reason why they say stay stock is b/c the lighter it is...the faster ur rpms go up, but the heavier, the longer it says in that gear = more power. sound right guy?</TD></TR></TABLE>
theres more to it than just staying in gear longer.. thats like ls gearing is better for boost debate.. you don't want to stay in gear longer, in fact, the sooner you go through gear, the faster you must be going.. right? and again, none of this really gonan make much of a difference with 3-4lbs of flywheel weight.. but in a sence it should help with faster spool/response and rev matching.. afterall, being in a honda, your powerband is much wider than heavier v8 so you do want to reach that 6-7-8-9K rpm as soon as possible..
i've had flywheel for so long i cna't even rembemr the difference, but again, theres no negative effect.. no such thing as 8.5lbs will cause less hp.. you'll be able to get to that hp at 8K rpm faster than heavier flywheel.
i think the reason why they say stay stock is b/c the lighter it is...the faster ur rpms go up, but the heavier, the longer it says in that gear = more power. sound right guy?</TD></TR></TABLE>
theres more to it than just staying in gear longer.. thats like ls gearing is better for boost debate.. you don't want to stay in gear longer, in fact, the sooner you go through gear, the faster you must be going.. right? and again, none of this really gonan make much of a difference with 3-4lbs of flywheel weight.. but in a sence it should help with faster spool/response and rev matching.. afterall, being in a honda, your powerband is much wider than heavier v8 so you do want to reach that 6-7-8-9K rpm as soon as possible..
i've had flywheel for so long i cna't even rembemr the difference, but again, theres no negative effect.. no such thing as 8.5lbs will cause less hp.. you'll be able to get to that hp at 8K rpm faster than heavier flywheel.
03-10-2004, 05:56 PM
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Yep, Lightened flywheels give you better acceleration. A flywheel is really just an acceleration/deceleration buffer. It steals energy while you're trying to accelerate, and stores it while you decelerate.
The only downside to them that I can think of is that you have to be better at launching if you have a lightened one (there's no heavy flywheel to help prevent you from stalling, but this isn't a problem if you know how to drive), or the pseudo-myth that all lightened flywheels are prone to breaking.
The only downside to them that I can think of is that you have to be better at launching if you have a lightened one (there's no heavy flywheel to help prevent you from stalling, but this isn't a problem if you know how to drive), or the pseudo-myth that all lightened flywheels are prone to breaking.
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Re: (CivicRyda2k)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CivicRyda2k »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well just to chime in i have an ACT XTR6 and an ACT XACT 12.5lb flywheel... i love it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
This is the kind of thing i like to read! I am planning on using the same exact setup! what kind of power are you making? hows it hold, sorry to jack the thread
This is the kind of thing i like to read! I am planning on using the same exact setup! what kind of power are you making? hows it hold, sorry to jack the thread
03-11-2004, 04:03 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rhettster »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> A flywheel is really just an acceleration/deceleration buffer. </TD></TR></TABLE>
actually, it's a friction surface for the clutch disc to grab onto
actually, it's a friction surface for the clutch disc to grab onto
03-11-2004, 05:12 AM
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This is a good topic. Now I dont own a honda now but i'm planing on buying lightened flywheel for my dsm. What i wanted to ask does flywheel reduce turbo lag? I heard this and i wanted to know if it's true.