Flywheel?

kpoirot · January 14th, 2008, 12:49 PM

I have a 1995 Mustang GT 5.0 HO with a t-5 tranny. I just bought my centerforce clutch and steeda tri-ax shifter. I'm going a complete clutch overhaul with a clutch cable quadrant, new clutch, shifter, and flywheel. I need to know what the best flywheel is for street/strip leaning more towards strip though because its not my DD.

flamedstang95 · January 17th, 2008, 02:41 PM

I love my fidanza aluminum flywheel. I found one from amp performance for 277.00 and called Summit up and they beat their price. It comes with the 50oz and 28oz weight. If you don't have the funds a billet steel one is good too and much cheaper. Make sure you change the rear main seal while your at it, and apply gray rtv sealant to the flywheel bolts when you're re-installing them.

kpoirot · January 17th, 2008, 04:32 PM

whats the difference in the way the car reacts with aluminum versus steel flywheels?? I'm building it for the 1/4 mile mostly but still be able to drive it to the track.

1slo5.0 · January 17th, 2008, 08:46 PM

Aluminum flywheels are nice. The engine will be more responsive and the car will accelerate quicker. I've used a couple of these now and swear by them.

Goblin · January 18th, 2008, 12:37 PM

The difference is night and day. Just as Darrell said, the engine will be more responsive (better and snappier throttle response) and it will accelerate through the RPMs faster (obviously allowing the car to accelerate faster). You'll notice the difference, and you'll never want to go back to a steel flywheel ever again.

kpoirot · January 18th, 2008, 03:17 PM

are there any drawbacks to having an aluminum flywheel and which aluminum one is the best? What about imbalance, does 28 oz or 50 oz matter and what do i need for a stock 1995 5.0 HO? Thanks

kpoirot · January 18th, 2008, 03:18 PM

Oh and another thing, how many teeth 157 or 164??

Goblin · January 18th, 2008, 03:27 PM

50oz. 157

flamedstang95 · January 18th, 2008, 03:46 PM

Yup, you'll need to use the 50oz weight that comes with the flywheel...157 tooth as already mentioned. There is quite a bit of weight difference too. I think my fidanza was around 11lbs lighter than the stocker. Fidanza is the best IMO, I've had it on a couple different cars and haven't had any bad luck with them.

95StangMX · January 18th, 2008, 04:29 PM

Your car ( I'm assuming its yours in the pic) is fucking sweet....i have a black 95 thats at the body shop right now getting two toned with orange....and my 347 stroker put in... major props on your whip bro

kpoirot · January 18th, 2008, 05:27 PM

Thanks, I've kept it all stock on the outside. I dont see too many green ones. I believe in go before show. I'll make that car a 12 second car before I do anything to the appearance. and i really appreciate all the imput on the flywheels. I'm gonna order me a 157 tooth 50oz fidanza aluminum flywheel. that should pair up nicely with my centerforce dual friction clutch, rebuilt t-5, steeda tri-ax, and steeda clutch cable quadrant! Thanks for all the help guys

95StangMX · January 19th, 2008, 12:53 PM

um sorry that comment was for flamedstang...but yours is nice also very clean

kpoirot · January 19th, 2008, 02:47 PM

hahaha, well uhm... thanks... haha

flamedstang95 · January 20th, 2008, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by 95StangMX

Your car ( I'm assuming its yours in the pic) is fucking sweet....i have a black 95 thats at the body shop right now getting two toned with orange....and my 347 stroker put in... major props on your whip bro

Thanks man! My friend and I painted it in his garage over the course of 3 days. 3 LONG days...LOL It's competition orange with copper pearl flake, sonic blue in the tips of the flames, and factory black. I just couldn't put anything but ford colors on the car...LOL

January 14th, 2008, 12:49 PM	#1
kpoirot Regular 1995 GT 5.0 14.66 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Adams, MA Posts: 84 iTrader: 0 reviews	Flywheel? I have a 1995 Mustang GT 5.0 HO with a t-5 tranny. I just bought my centerforce clutch and steeda tri-ax shifter. I'm going a complete clutch overhaul with a clutch cable quadrant, new clutch, shifter, and flywheel. I need to know what the best flywheel is for street/strip leaning more towards strip though because its not my DD.

January 17th, 2008, 02:41 PM	#2
flamedstang95 Regular 1995 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Magnolia, DE Posts: 386 iTrader: 0 reviews	I love my fidanza aluminum flywheel. I found one from amp performance for 277.00 and called Summit up and they beat their price. It comes with the 50oz and 28oz weight. If you don't have the funds a billet steel one is good too and much cheaper. Make sure you change the rear main seal while your at it, and apply gray rtv sealant to the flywheel bolts when you're re-installing them. __________________ See garage for mods

January 17th, 2008, 04:32 PM	#3
kpoirot Regular 1995 GT 5.0 14.66 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Adams, MA Posts: 84 iTrader: 0 reviews	whats the difference in the way the car reacts with aluminum versus steel flywheels?? I'm building it for the 1/4 mile mostly but still be able to drive it to the track. __________________ Mods:Underdrive Pulleys, Ram Air w/ K&N Filter, Rebuilt T-5, 3.73s, High Flow H-Pipe, Energy Suspension Poly Motor and Tranny Mounts. Soon: Un= headers, Centerforce Clutch, Steeda Tri-Ax Fidanza Alumnum FW, BBK 75mm TB, EGR Elim.

January 17th, 2008, 08:46 PM	#4
1slo5.0 MM Ninjas! 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 11,375 iTrader: 1 reviews	Aluminum flywheels are nice. The engine will be more responsive and the car will accelerate quicker. I've used a couple of these now and swear by them. __________________ My daily driver has 16 cylinders and 4400hp @ 1000 rpm.... ***1988 Mustang GT - Stock....almost

January 18th, 2008, 12:37 PM	#5
Goblin Hardcore Enthusiast 88mm Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,111 iTrader: 0 reviews	The difference is night and day. Just as Darrell said, the engine will be more responsive (better and snappier throttle response) and it will accelerate through the RPMs faster (obviously allowing the car to accelerate faster). You'll notice the difference, and you'll never want to go back to a steel flywheel ever again. __________________

January 18th, 2008, 03:17 PM	#6
kpoirot Regular 1995 GT 5.0 14.66 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Adams, MA Posts: 84 iTrader: 0 reviews	are there any drawbacks to having an aluminum flywheel and which aluminum one is the best? What about imbalance, does 28 oz or 50 oz matter and what do i need for a stock 1995 5.0 HO? Thanks __________________ Mods:Underdrive Pulleys, Ram Air w/ K&N Filter, Rebuilt T-5, 3.73s, High Flow H-Pipe, Energy Suspension Poly Motor and Tranny Mounts. Soon: Un= headers, Centerforce Clutch, Steeda Tri-Ax Fidanza Alumnum FW, BBK 75mm TB, EGR Elim.

January 18th, 2008, 03:18 PM	#7
kpoirot Regular 1995 GT 5.0 14.66 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Adams, MA Posts: 84 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oh and another thing, how many teeth 157 or 164?? __________________ Mods:Underdrive Pulleys, Ram Air w/ K&N Filter, Rebuilt T-5, 3.73s, High Flow H-Pipe, Energy Suspension Poly Motor and Tranny Mounts. Soon: Un= headers, Centerforce Clutch, Steeda Tri-Ax Fidanza Alumnum FW, BBK 75mm TB, EGR Elim.

January 18th, 2008, 03:27 PM	#8
Goblin Hardcore Enthusiast 88mm Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,111 iTrader: 0 reviews	50oz. 157 __________________

January 18th, 2008, 03:46 PM	#9
flamedstang95 Regular 1995 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Magnolia, DE Posts: 386 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yup, you'll need to use the 50oz weight that comes with the flywheel...157 tooth as already mentioned. There is quite a bit of weight difference too. I think my fidanza was around 11lbs lighter than the stocker. Fidanza is the best IMO, I've had it on a couple different cars and haven't had any bad luck with them. __________________ See garage for mods

January 18th, 2008, 04:29 PM	#10
95StangMX MM Fanatic 95 Mustang GT depends how many people are pushing Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico Posts: 3,243 iTrader: 0 reviews	Your car ( I'm assuming its yours in the pic) is fucking sweet....i have a black 95 thats at the body shop right now getting two toned with orange....and my 347 stroker put in... major props on your whip bro

January 18th, 2008, 05:27 PM	#11
kpoirot Regular 1995 GT 5.0 14.66 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Adams, MA Posts: 84 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks, I've kept it all stock on the outside. I dont see too many green ones. I believe in go before show. I'll make that car a 12 second car before I do anything to the appearance. and i really appreciate all the imput on the flywheels. I'm gonna order me a 157 tooth 50oz fidanza aluminum flywheel. that should pair up nicely with my centerforce dual friction clutch, rebuilt t-5, steeda tri-ax, and steeda clutch cable quadrant! Thanks for all the help guys __________________ Mods:Underdrive Pulleys, Ram Air w/ K&N Filter, Rebuilt T-5, 3.73s, High Flow H-Pipe, Energy Suspension Poly Motor and Tranny Mounts. Soon: Un= headers, Centerforce Clutch, Steeda Tri-Ax Fidanza Alumnum FW, BBK 75mm TB, EGR Elim.

January 19th, 2008, 12:53 PM	#12
95StangMX MM Fanatic 95 Mustang GT depends how many people are pushing Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico Posts: 3,243 iTrader: 0 reviews	um sorry that comment was for flamedstang...but yours is nice also very clean

January 19th, 2008, 02:47 PM	#13
kpoirot Regular 1995 GT 5.0 14.66 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Adams, MA Posts: 84 iTrader: 0 reviews	hahaha, well uhm... thanks... haha __________________ Mods:Underdrive Pulleys, Ram Air w/ K&N Filter, Rebuilt T-5, 3.73s, High Flow H-Pipe, Energy Suspension Poly Motor and Tranny Mounts. Soon: Un= headers, Centerforce Clutch, Steeda Tri-Ax Fidanza Alumnum FW, BBK 75mm TB, EGR Elim.

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