Parasitic HP loss
 

Approximately how much hp would I reclaim with a lightweight flywheel and aluminum driveshaft with the mods in sig? 15-20?
Thanks in advance.

Re: Parasitic HP loss
 

Im curious of the aluminum drive shafter too:eek:

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Here's a dyno test for an aluminum DS.... 1.1 peak HP and 5 lb-ft.

http://www.ws6.com/mod-1.htm

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haha...thanks Injuneer, well i guess i can atleast count on droppin a few pounds by switchin, lol:eek:

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The flywheel will help make it rev a little quicker. Its not going to give you big gains in power though. Just more "rev-happy" I would think. That seems to be how my experience with the whole lightwieght flywheel goes.

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Thanks to all who replied.

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the flywheel lets it rev up faster due to less rotational mass to spin, which in turn requires less power.

and if you gain 5# torque from spinning a driveshaft that is only 3" in diameter, imagine what 15lbs of mass reduction on an 11" wide flywheel will do.

i felt it made my car quite a bit faster accelerating. but it is a bit tricky to launch. but then again...i have a spec4 clutch which is a solid disc...not much slip when engaging the clutch

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who slips it....just get some sticky tires on there and drop the sum-bitch!:D