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Old Aug 23, 2003 | 08:42 PM
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Aluminum Flywheel and Short Throw Shifter

Does any HP gains come from either the aluminum flywheel or short throw shifter? What does a flywheel do?

Also, what do you guys think i will run at the track in the fall given good weather conditions. 1/4 tank of gas. Sub, pass. seat, and spare removed. I have Greddy catback Exhaust, DMS UDP, and K&N panel filter with the GAB. I also have a 5 speed manual with 18" moda R6 wheels.

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Old Aug 24, 2003 | 11:37 AM
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I don't think the short throw shifter gives you more power, it makes the shifts quicker. When your racing this is more conviant I guess, I have no experience with these... but sportier cars always have the short shifters. The flywheel is behind your clutch and it attaches to the crank. It uses momment of inertia properties (i learned a touch about it in physics, but I'm not quiet sure what that means with the performance)

I suppose a lighter flywheel will spin quicker at the same torque your heavier stock wheel spins. This may help get more power to the wheels. I know people usually get them when they get a higher performance clutch.
Old Aug 24, 2003 | 11:53 AM
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A STS (short throw shifter) gives you as much extra hp as a hundred F&F or Type R stickers would.
Old Aug 24, 2003 | 12:53 PM
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is this true? What if I add 200 stickerns then? Is that 2 short throw shifters?


How about some glowing washer nozzels?
Old Aug 24, 2003 | 01:51 PM
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Yes but nothing beats ceramic coated muffler bearings.
Old Aug 24, 2003 | 05:48 PM
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Sorry, i didn't really mean HP gains by the STS, I should of been more specific. What I meant to ask is Will it lower 1/4 mile times.?
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Originally posted by Titleistprov21
Sorry, i didn't really mean HP gains by the STS, I should of been more specific. What I meant to ask is Will it lower 1/4 mile times.?
That all depends on the driver
Old Aug 24, 2003 | 05:54 PM
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Yes but nothing beats ceramic coated muffler bearings.
i got those the other day and i got mad power from them. all you have to do is park the car on an incline and drop them in the tailpipe. start the car and its torque time all day like 24/7 yo.
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