Looking for a Lightweight Flywheel
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From: Flower Mound Tx
Looking for a Lightweight Flywheel
I've checked the Forum Vendors and I can not find a lightweight flywheel.
Any idea where I can buy one? Also does anyone know the weight of the stock flywheel?
Thanks in advance for your help.
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Re: Looking for a Lightweight Flywheel (TEXFRC)
I have a McLeod Aluminum Flywheel. You can get them at T.Byrne Motorsports. I know it weighs 8 lbs less than the stock steel flywheel. I dont remember how much the OEM flywheel weighs. It made a big diff on my car after installing it. :yesnod:
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Re: Looking for a Lightweight Flywheel (TEXFRC)
Hi, Here is another choice.
Steve
SLP Flywheel, Steel Billet LS-1 Camaro/Firebird/Corvette
Lightweight steel billet flywheel for all LS1 engines. Eight pounds lighter than the factory cast-iron piece.
P/N:60037 Flywheel, Steel Billet LS-1 Camaro/Firebird/Corvette
http://www.slponline.com/view_produc...RTNUMBER=60037
Steve
SLP Flywheel, Steel Billet LS-1 Camaro/Firebird/Corvette
Lightweight steel billet flywheel for all LS1 engines. Eight pounds lighter than the factory cast-iron piece.
P/N:60037 Flywheel, Steel Billet LS-1 Camaro/Firebird/Corvette
http://www.slponline.com/view_produc...RTNUMBER=60037
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Re: Looking for a Lightweight Flywheel (TEXFRC)
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Re: Looking for a Lightweight Flywheel (TEXFRC)
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Re: Looking for a Lightweight Flywheel (NewVetteLover)
By lightening up the flywheel the engine can spool up the RPM's faster. This type of mod is only good for an M6/M12. You can buy yourself a TQ converter for your car!! :)
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Re: Looking for a Lightweight Flywheel (John Shiels)
The fidanza lightweight aluminum flywheel is excellent. I have one on my 98 Camaro M6 and the engine revs noticeably quicker. Engagement is no more difficult than stock.
They weigh HALF the weight of stock.
They weigh HALF the weight of stock.
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Re: Looking for a Lightweight Flywheel (vetterdstr)
This type of mod is only good for an M6/M12. You can buy yourself a TQ converter for your car!! :)
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Re: Looking for a Lightweight Flywheel (99 Corvette)
A4's dont have a flywheel of this type. You cant install an Aluminum Flywheel on an automatic transmission. Take a look at an automotive book that explains the diff between the transmission types and you will understand what I mean.
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Re: Looking for a Lightweight Flywheel (Fast_Toys)
My flywheel weighs 8 lbs less than stock and it is a considerable difference to engage this unit over the OEM flywheel. So you are saying that yours weighs 1/2 as much as the OEM unit and it engages the same?
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