Aluminum Flywheel for street application?
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Salt Lake City UT
Re: Aluminum Flywheel for street application? (68 Roadster)
Depends on how much engine horsepower and rear end ratio.
If you are running a 2:20 or 2:54 Muncie for 1st gear ratio. 2:54 would be better than 2:20 with an aluminum flywheel.
The more horsepower ( 350 h.p.)and higher rear end ratio 3:70 or higher the easier it would be.
If you are just using car for the street, it would probably be more driveable with a stock cast flywheel.
I just sold my 69 with a 350/350h.p. engine, 3:36 rear, and 4 speed. It had a stock flywheel and it worked great for on the street and for a few speed events.
Aluminum flywheels usually have a hardened material on the clutch disc area which may be able to be resurfaced depending on how much deterioration that takes place due to extreme or long useage.
If you are running a 2:20 or 2:54 Muncie for 1st gear ratio. 2:54 would be better than 2:20 with an aluminum flywheel.
The more horsepower ( 350 h.p.)and higher rear end ratio 3:70 or higher the easier it would be.
If you are just using car for the street, it would probably be more driveable with a stock cast flywheel.
I just sold my 69 with a 350/350h.p. engine, 3:36 rear, and 4 speed. It had a stock flywheel and it worked great for on the street and for a few speed events.
Aluminum flywheels usually have a hardened material on the clutch disc area which may be able to be resurfaced depending on how much deterioration that takes place due to extreme or long useage.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Austin, TX
Re: Aluminum Flywheel for street application? (68 Roadster)
I have one and have been very happy with it on the street. If you have a tall (low number) rear gear, it will make it a bit more difficult to launch. I have a 3.73 and it's pretty easy. I love it on the road course -- very easy to match RPM when shifting -- improved throttle response.
As far as resurfacing, the one i have (Fidanza) has a removable steel friction surface which can be resurfaced (probably only once) or replaced. I've seen similar products from either Hayes or possibly RAM.
As far as resurfacing, the one i have (Fidanza) has a removable steel friction surface which can be resurfaced (probably only once) or replaced. I've seen similar products from either Hayes or possibly RAM.
