lightweight flywheel + turbo = bad idea???
#1
lightweight flywheel + turbo = bad idea???
My Honda buddy thinks its a bad idea to have a lightweight flywheel on a turbo KA. I think that it will make the engine rev faster/spool sooner meaning it generates not only more hp sooner but delivers more of it to the wheels. Anyone have any comments or opinions???
#4
Im looking for answers from people that have light flywheels on their cars too. I would like to know how it effects your driveability. I am going to be replacing my clutch soon and I figure might as well do the flywheel while Im at it.
#6
Having a lightweight flywheel becomes a problem only when you are pushing 600+ hp.
Since it makes the engine rev up AND down faster, it causes the RPMs to fall outside the desired torque range.
Again this is only applicable on very high HP turbocharged motors with huge turbos that take a long time to spool up.
Since it makes the engine rev up AND down faster, it causes the RPMs to fall outside the desired torque range.
Again this is only applicable on very high HP turbocharged motors with huge turbos that take a long time to spool up.
#7
Isn't there more of a difference between the actual material of the flywheel? I read somewhere that aluminum is great but you'd want to go with lightened steel for high HP applications. Anyone?
#9
Originally posted by l2aine
Isn't there more of a difference between the actual material of the flywheel? I read somewhere that aluminum is great but you'd want to go with lightened steel for high HP applications. Anyone?
Isn't there more of a difference between the actual material of the flywheel? I read somewhere that aluminum is great but you'd want to go with lightened steel for high HP applications. Anyone?
But not too many people get HP numbers high enough to really require that. For most people, aluminum is fine.
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