opinion on flywheels
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Sep 2018
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From: SW Missouri
opinion on flywheels
Been a member here for several months but this will be my first post. Bought my first corvette last July. 1988 hatchback, L98, 4+3, Z52 and except for mufflers is completely stock as far as I know and that is the way I plan to keep it. This vette is my driver and will not be doing any racing. In a few wks I will changing the clutch and pressure plate and am considering changing the flywheel for 1 that is a little heavier than stock. From my reading on here I believe the stock to be 16 lbs. Is that correct? I have been searching and have not found any flywheels like what I am looking for. All the flywheels I can find say the same weight as OEM or lighter. Does anyone have an opinion on going with the heavier flywheel for a daily driver and if so do you have any recommendations for a flywheel.
thanks, Maverick
thanks, Maverick
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Lakeville MI
I've got this flywheel on my 88 4+3 (centerforce steel sfi): https://www.centerforce.com/product/...145704-c415686
I didn't realize until now that it weighs 31 lbs.
I didn't realize until now that it weighs 31 lbs.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: folsom california
something doesn't make sense here; Dual Mass 38 pounds or there about; aluminum 12 to 14 pounds, my SPEC "lite" billet steel flywheel at 21 - 22 pounds, now you're saying a stock nodular iron flywheel comes in at 16 pounds?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 3,482
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From: folsom california
I've got this flywheel on my 88 4+3 (centerforce steel sfi): https://www.centerforce.com/product/...145704-c415686
I didn't realize until now that it weighs 31 lbs.
I didn't realize until now that it weighs 31 lbs.
Thread Starter
Heel & Toe
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 22
Likes: 3
From: SW Missouri
I've got this flywheel on my 88 4+3 (centerforce steel sfi): https://www.centerforce.com/product/...145704-c415686
I didn't realize until now that it weighs 31 lbs.
I didn't realize until now that it weighs 31 lbs.
A little pricey but that looks to be what I am wanting. What is your opinion of it for daily driving?
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I depends on operator. Heavier flywheel has more inertia which can help getting rolling from a stop. Lighter flywheel allows engine to accelerate and decelerate quicker.