flywheel balancing
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[quote=burt_hacker;1586480975]agree with bogus, the old and new need to be matched. Look for a balancing shop ie.. Driveshaft, crankshaft...[/quote bump
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Use a competent machine shop and they'll both know and explain the "whys" - a new flywheel should also have the surface checked by the shop when checking - assume nothing.
The dual-mass had provisions around the perimeter of it to allow the addition of weights to accomplish the balance. That's not understood by many so they just repeat what's been told and repeated time and again. It is the Internet.
I'd likely be more concerned with the clutch!
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If you are running a late model 1 piece rear seal back half of engine is externally balanced meaning flywheel is not 0 balanced unless a separate balance plate is used. Older 2 piece rear seal engines are internally balanced. Just need to tell shop balancing flywheel what year engine.
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If you are running a late model 1 piece rear seal back half of engine is externally balanced meaning flywheel is not 0 balanced unless a separate balance plate is used. Older 2 piece rear seal engines are internally balanced. Just need to tell shop balancing flywheel what year engine.
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Hey, not to hijack your thread but was gonna make a similar one.
I picked up an LT1 out of a camaro that was in front of an automatic so it utilizes the flex plate. I planned on installing a Fidanza AL flywheel. I should still have the AL flywheel balanced to the flex plate, correct?
I picked up an LT1 out of a camaro that was in front of an automatic so it utilizes the flex plate. I planned on installing a Fidanza AL flywheel. I should still have the AL flywheel balanced to the flex plate, correct?
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Hey, not to hijack your thread but was gonna make a similar one.
I picked up an LT1 out of a camaro that was in front of an automatic so it utilizes the flex plate. I planned on installing a Fidanza AL flywheel. I should still have the AL flywheel balanced to the flex plate, correct?
I picked up an LT1 out of a camaro that was in front of an automatic so it utilizes the flex plate. I planned on installing a Fidanza AL flywheel. I should still have the AL flywheel balanced to the flex plate, correct?
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Hey, not to hijack your thread but was gonna make a similar one.
I picked up an LT1 out of a camaro that was in front of an automatic so it utilizes the flex plate. I planned on installing a Fidanza AL flywheel. I should still have the AL flywheel balanced to the flex plate, correct?
I picked up an LT1 out of a camaro that was in front of an automatic so it utilizes the flex plate. I planned on installing a Fidanza AL flywheel. I should still have the AL flywheel balanced to the flex plate, correct?
Why not a heavier steel f-wheel?
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Those seeking drivability, extended clutch life and just generally better all-around performance. There's places for an aluminum light flywheel but I don't believe the statement that it's a flywheel for all can apply!
If the poster I asked the question of has a specific reason then that's fine. I only asked why not. I'd guess that probably 60% or more that purchase a 13 - 15 lb flywheel might be better served with something in the mid to higher 20's. That same 60% if given the opportunity to redo the build might also agree. Then again "maybe NOT"!
If the poster I asked the question of has a specific reason then that's fine. I only asked why not. I'd guess that probably 60% or more that purchase a 13 - 15 lb flywheel might be better served with something in the mid to higher 20's. That same 60% if given the opportunity to redo the build might also agree. Then again "maybe NOT"!