Cyber ITR

im getting one made up , which is cheaper considering i dont have to pay shipping cost to my country

from what i understand , turbo works under load not RPM dependent , therefore the lighter the flywheel gives you more lag , am i correct ???

thanks in advance

grndcont

turbo's work because of air flow (rpm*CID = air flow), heat, and volumetric efficiency. a lightweight flywheel might make the engine rev quicker, but there can be some draw backs in launching the vehicle.

FlySi

i have a 7lb flywheel... ill let you know when the snow melts

steroidguy

I think 12lbs is ideal. The engine will still tach up quicker but will still keep the car in boost longer than say a 7lb would

Nextelbuddy

i just bought a ACT 6 puck clutch and pressure plate. i want to upgrade my flywheel with a clutch masters lightened flywheel. but from what i read above is it better to keep a stock flywheel when your boosted??? any advice before i go out and spend money on a lightened flywheel

FORDS- SUCK!!!!

I did a bit of searching its seems a flywheel similar to to a ACT streetlite is about right not to light...

Nextelbuddy

why is it so bad for boosted cars to have TOO light of a flywheel? will the motor start slipping?

*Boostwerks*

The main thing about lightweight flywheels with turbos, is that it just makes the car harder to launch. With a heavier flywheel, its easier to modulate the clutch/gas off the line to gain traction, because there is more momentum with the RPM.

There is clear evidence however, that a lightweight flywheel DOES infact produce a slight advange in HP.

In my opinion the SFI approved ACT streetlite (12.5lbs) is perfect for a boosted honda.

Dr Pooface

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ya right

Nextelbuddy

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bryson &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The main thing about lightweight flywheels with turbos, is that it just makes the car harder to launch. With a heavier flywheel, its easier to modulate the clutch/gas off the line to gain traction, because there is more momentum with the RPM.

There is clear evidence however, that a lightweight flywheel DOES infact produce a slight advange in HP.

In my opinion the SFI approved ACT streetlite (12.5lbs) is perfect for a boosted honda.</TD></TR></TABLE>

so it would be proabably better for me to stick with my heavy stock flywheel than to spend money on a clutch masters lightened flywheel. even though u say 12 lbs is a good weight. now you guys got me scared that something will go wrong lol.i want things to be as perfect as they can get. lol

*Boostwerks*

If you mainly drive the car on the street, and just go to the track occasionally, you might as well save your money and use your stock flywheel.

IMO...the main benefits of having the ubber light flywheel is for quick shifting, and powering out of corners for road racing cars.

Cyber ITR

my engine rebuilder told me to get steel flywheel , because the standard honda flywheel might go boom , i told me him im going to rev the engine to 9200rpm , aiming for 500whp+

what do you guys think ???

Short Round

blah blah i cut numerous 1.7's on 22x8x15 mickey thompsons on ricer r1 racing coilover springs and kyb's

with a fidanza flywheel... i say go a light as possible, less reciprocating mass

VinceVTEC

I've had the ACT Streetlite on my setup for about 6 months. It is very streetable, revs quicker than stock and just as easy to drive as w/ the stock flywheel.

grndcont

"i told me him im going to" -- sorry, but this gave me a headache. just thought you'd like to know.

PHiZ

A flywheel essentially stores energy inbetween shifts.
Think about it.
-PHiZ

Cyber ITR

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hahah sorry , i typed an extra "me"

InfamousGSR

I want to hear peoples experiences with the ACT PROLITE flywheel which is 8.8 lbs.

FORDS- SUCK!!!!

SEARCH! It just harder to launch and can drop rpm between shifts if your not that quick, its not really made for drag racing.<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by InfamousGSR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I want to hear peoples experiences with the ACT PROLITE flywheel which is 8.8 lbs.</TD></TR></TABLE>

InfamousGSR

Im sorry but maybe you dont understand. I do not want an oppinion which you gave me. k thnx Im not drag racing and dont forget you quoted me.

Boofster

ACT StreetLite (12lb)

Joseph Davis

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Think about it.
-PHiZ</TD></TR></TABLE>

Exactly. This is bad in a high powered FWD, causes part of the traction loss upon gearshift problems. If I weren't such a redneck cheapass who thought turning up the boost was the solution to my every problem, I might go that route.

AlienKrOZ

what about a stock ITR flywheel?

quikB18B

A few weeks ago i did a little searching in this subject. It seemed that alot of people liked the Act pro-lite 12 lbs. I asked the question if anyone had any solid proof of gains from the lighter flywheels in Turbo setup's and no one had any solid proof, besides the fact that they rev faster.

After reading a little more I decided that the $200 could be spent better in my turbo setup towards BFG's, Axles, or maybe some Jim fab bars.

If you do decide to get one I think the Act pro lite would be a good choice, not too light, streetable, and they go for around $200

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I beleive the Itr flywheel is around 15 lbs, someone correct me if im wrong.

ForceThis!

&lt;~~ oem 19 pounder