Clutch/Flywheel weight
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From: Mo.
Car: Z/28
Engine: 355
Transmission: Turbo 400
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Clutch/Flywheel weight
Its time for a new clutch and I need to do some homework before I decide on wich direction to take.
I am currently using a centerforce dual friction clutch assembly that has worked well but now needs to be replaced.
What are the disadvantages and advantages of using a lite weight flywheel/clutch package vs. a heavy flywheel/clutch package in a 3500 lbs. car with 450+ torque at the flywheel?
I am currently using a centerforce dual friction clutch assembly that has worked well but now needs to be replaced.
What are the disadvantages and advantages of using a lite weight flywheel/clutch package vs. a heavy flywheel/clutch package in a 3500 lbs. car with 450+ torque at the flywheel?
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Car: '89 Formula 350 & '86 Z28
Engine: L98 & 355ci
Transmission: 700r4 in both
Lightweight flywheels will let you rev a little quicker, but you also loose inertia force to keep the engine running which makes it much easier to stall out the car.
Heavy ones are wont rev as fast but will keep the car fom stalling a bit more again because of inertia. They use heavy ones in turbo cars.
Theres more to it, someone will chime in. You can choose flywheel/clutch disk sizes, materials, and so on.
Heavy ones are wont rev as fast but will keep the car fom stalling a bit more again because of inertia. They use heavy ones in turbo cars.
Theres more to it, someone will chime in. You can choose flywheel/clutch disk sizes, materials, and so on.
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