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Old May 15, 2002 | 04:57 PM
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Fidenza lightened Flywheels for the 00 + Maxima

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Old May 15, 2002 | 05:05 PM
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Mnnn....not sure I would want to do this,

the VQ already has amongst the quickest throttle responses & least rotational inertia than ANY other engine I've ever driven -including the much-vaunted, supposedly free-revving BMW straight sixes.
Blip the throttle on a Max in neutral versus a Bimmer...you'll see what I mean
Old May 15, 2002 | 05:08 PM
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Re: Mnnn....not sure I would want to do this,

Originally posted by Galo
the VQ already has amongst the quickest throttle responses & least rotational inertia than ANY other engine I've ever driven -including the much-vaunted, supposedly free-revving BMW straight sixes.
Blip the throttle on a Max in neutral versus a Bimmer...you'll see what I mean
There are more than a few guys here on the org with lightened flywheels in the earlier generations and they all seem to love the change or at least the guys I talked to.
Old May 16, 2002 | 07:28 AM
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Re: Mnnn....not sure I would want to do this,

Originally posted by Galo
the VQ already has amongst the quickest throttle responses & least rotational inertia than ANY other engine I've ever driven -including the much-vaunted, supposedly free-revving BMW straight sixes.
Blip the throttle on a Max in neutral versus a Bimmer...you'll see what I mean
always room for improvement.
Old May 16, 2002 | 01:53 PM
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Re: Re: Mnnn....not sure I would want to do this,

Originally posted by got rice?


always room for improvement.


bump....Come on guys anyone interested?
Old May 16, 2002 | 04:21 PM
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A bit pricey for 6 hp........ My K&N Intake was $60 and that gave me the same output......
Old May 16, 2002 | 04:24 PM
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A bit pricey for 6 hp........ My K&N Intake was $60 and that gave me the same output......

6hp is a rather conservative estimate. Think of it this way a stock flywheel is about 24lbs and this one is estimated at 11 just the weight savings alone will give you increased power!
Old May 16, 2002 | 04:34 PM
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A bit pricey for 6 hp........ My K&N Intake was $60 and that gave me the same output......
There is A LOT more to it than that! You need to include INSTALLATION for the flywheel, since I don't believe this is an easy install for a DIYer.

Your comparing a supposed "6hp" at peak power(~6400rpms), whereas the flywheel will be ACROSS THE ENTIRE POWERBAND(idle to redline). Also, the car will rev faster, which means the car will pull harder and accelerate faster.

There are more pros/cons, but those are MY main reasons for choosing yes/no.
Old May 16, 2002 | 05:34 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Mnnn....not sure I would want to do this,

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bump....Come on guys anyone interested?
I would love to but the not right now. My funds are tight right now
Old May 16, 2002 | 06:06 PM
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Originally posted by IceY2K1


There is A LOT more to it than that! You need to include INSTALLATION for the flywheel, since I don't believe this is an easy install for a DIYer.

Your comparing a supposed "6hp" at peak power(~6400rpms), whereas the flywheel will be ACROSS THE ENTIRE POWERBAND(idle to redline). Also, the car will rev faster, which means the car will pull harder and accelerate faster.

There are more pros/cons, but those are MY main reasons for choosing yes/no.

Definately not an easy install!
Old May 17, 2002 | 06:49 AM
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NE1 who says a flywheel will increase HP

is spamming you. A lighter flywheel will reduce the rotational mass and improve throttle response but HP is a direct result of:
a) how much fuel you can cram into the engine (hence intakes)
b) how efficiently can you burn the fuel/air mixture (hence timing/ECU upgraded)
c) how efficiently can u scaveng the exhaust from the engine (hence exhausts mods)
d) how much compression the engine has (hence turbos, superchargers.
e) reducing parasitic drag (hence UDPs)

Flywheels increasing HP..yeah right..whatta load of snake-oil BS
Old May 17, 2002 | 07:09 AM
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Re: NE1 who says a flywheel will increase HP

Technically, it frees up some horsepower.

Originally posted by Galo
Flywheels increasing HP..yeah right..whatta load of snake-oil BS
Old May 17, 2002 | 07:50 AM
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Re: NE1 who says a flywheel will increase HP

Originally posted by Galo
is spamming you. A lighter flywheel will reduce the rotational mass and improve throttle response but HP is a direct result of:
a) how much fuel you can cram into the engine (hence intakes)
b) how efficiently can you burn the fuel/air mixture (hence timing/ECU upgraded)
c) how efficiently can u scaveng the exhaust from the engine (hence exhausts mods)
d) how much compression the engine has (hence turbos, superchargers.
e) reducing parasitic drag (hence UDPs)

Flywheels increasing HP..yeah right..whatta load of snake-oil BS
I'm pretty sure we meant more hp to the wheels, not flywheel hp.

Same thing going with UDP and lighter equal size rims.
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