Fellas.. FLYWHEEL, yes or no ?

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Jul 11, 2001 | 07:06 AM

ReprEsenTin NY

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Is it worth the money and time to get this mod for that amount of HP ?? Any advice is good.. Thanks.

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Jul 11, 2001 | 08:22 AM

SCCA Solo2

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Yes, you will need a flywheel...

an AFTERMARKET flywheel... there's pros and cons from the society of "gearheads"

Pros:
- less rotating mass = free up HP/Torque)
- revs faster
- slows down quicker while in gear (could be a con)

cons:
- unbalances the crank
- PITA to install

Mind you, these are what people toss around when mentioning a lightened flywheel and such...

Jul 11, 2001 | 11:34 AM

Maxx-s-ter

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they even make one for 5th gens

Jul 11, 2001 | 12:07 PM

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In order for a flywheel to unbalance the crank, they must have been balanced together to begin with. I'm 90% sure the flwheel and crank are NOT pre-balanced at the factory. Thus buying an aftermarket one or getting your stock one lightened will not cause any unbalancing.

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Originally posted by SCCA Solo2
cons:
- unbalances the crank
- PITA to install