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Lightened Flywheel
neilp1 - 15/4/17 at 09:25 AM

I'm looking to buy a lightened flywheel for my duratec and wondered what is too light. I can get a 4kg or 2.7kg one. Mostly for road use. I currently use a standard st 150 which is over 8kg

pewe - 15/4/17 at 09:50 AM

On the hairdressers I put a 4.7kg in originally but it had a lot of shunt and noise through the clutch/gearbox.
Now running 5.4 and despite the small increase it's a lot more tractable and quieter.
Still spins up pretty fast though.
Only thing on both is little to no engine braking - bit like driving an auto.
Also idle when using lots of electrical power can fluctuate but maybe that's just my set-up.
Different engine in your case but I suspect same considerations will apply.
HTH.
Cheers, Pewe

snapper - 15/4/17 at 08:36 PM

quote:

Mostly for road use


Says it all really
Your car is lighter so can cope with a lighter flywheel with all its benefits and you won't see as many deficits.
However the lightest flywheel for road use will be difficult to live with

ibakes - 18/4/17 at 11:20 AM

I have one for sale, however you'll need a starter that can always be engaged and not sure of the clutch, PM me if you want more details.

neilp1 - 18/4/17 at 11:49 AM

quote:
Originally posted by ibakes
I have one for sale, however you'll need a starter that can always be engaged and not sure of the clutch, PM me if you want more details.


u2u sent

coozer - 18/4/17 at 11:52 AM

Make sure you get a good sprung centre clutch plate. That should help any snatching etc.....