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Aluminum vs steel Flywheel

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Old May 6, 2004 | 12:15 PM
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Aluminum vs steel Flywheel

Wich one whould be beter for drag racing. The car is not an everyday driver its just for a weekend cruise
Old May 6, 2004 | 12:20 PM
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Drag racing = Steel/heavier flywheel: You want the inertia of a heavier flywheel to build up momentum.

Auto Cross = Aluminum flywheel, you want to rev faster to get back in your power band around corners.
Old May 6, 2004 | 12:27 PM
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Hmmm.... I think it's been demonstrated that a lighter flywheel will be better in drag racing as well. You may lose a bit off your launch capability, but you'll make up for it in the better HP through the rest of the 1/4 mile.

A lighter flywheel can be a bit annoying in daily driving since every start is a bit of a clutch-slipping exercise.

Dave
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