Flywheel?

Rico-mofos · October 29th, 2008, 05:07 PM

ok so my clutch is goin out

...i had a stock clutch put in about 21k miles ago and had the flywheel resurfaced....so im pretty sure i will need a new flywheel as well??...i dont know shit about flywheels...so i need a little schooling from you guys...im still undecided on a clutch...im leaning towards a spec 2 or a centerforce...should i get a steel or aluminum one?

chefalan23 · October 29th, 2008, 05:29 PM

do you have enough power to warrant a spec stage 2?

zinc02GT · October 29th, 2008, 05:35 PM

Actaully getting a stage 2 wont hurt anything even with a stock GT... Just as long as you get the low version of the Stage 2. I think they have a Stage 2+ or something, get the lower of the 2.

Alot of people get the stage 2 as prep for a little more power, so it's definatly fine on the stock power rating.

As for the flywheel, I'd get one that has a removeable friction pad. Aluminum will yield a slight power increase, but they are quite a biut more in price.

Rico-mofos · October 29th, 2008, 05:42 PM

Reps to ya Zinc. so how does aluminum vs steel flywheel affect drivabilty?

zinc02GT · October 29th, 2008, 05:45 PM

Unless you have a true drag car thats running 10s or 9s or some shit, aluminum is the way to go. I hear that with high hp cars, that you NEED the steel flywheel for more strength... Dont quote me on that though.

For 90% of our applications though, I'd go with an aluminum flywheel.

Also, thanks for the reps good sir.

coffinator6 · October 29th, 2008, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by Rico-mofos

Reps to ya Zinc. so how does aluminum vs steel flywheel affect drivabilty?

im not sure it affects driveability. the aluminum will free up some rotational mass allowing the engine to rev faster with less effort. in a way I guess that can affect it a little.

zinc02GT · October 29th, 2008, 05:50 PM

It would have the exact same effect as say an aluminum driveshaft...

Yes its in the clutch, but it has the exact same concept. Freeing up rotational mass. Remember how heavy your stock flywheel was? It's pretty damned heavy for what it is. Imagine a little less than half that. That's what an aluminum flywheel comapred to a stock flywheel is like.

Rico-mofos · October 29th, 2008, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by chefalan23

do you have enough power to warrant a spec stage 2?

no i dont but if i decide to keep this car i will eventually do heads n cams

October 29th, 2008, 05:07 PM	#1
Rico-mofos Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Bullitt #890 slow Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,589 iTrader: 0 reviews	Flywheel? ok so my clutch is goin out...i had a stock clutch put in about 21k miles ago and had the flywheel resurfaced....so im pretty sure i will need a new flywheel as well??...i dont know shit about flywheels...so i need a little schooling from you guys...im still undecided on a clutch...im leaning towards a spec 2 or a centerforce...should i get a steel or aluminum one? __________________ BULLITT CREW #5 LT GTB mufflers for sale

October 29th, 2008, 05:29 PM	#2
chefalan23 Enthusiast 07 gt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: columbia sc Posts: 960 iTrader: 0 reviews	do you have enough power to warrant a spec stage 2? __________________ 07 GT 5spd Black on Black BBK Equal Length Shorties 4.10s FRPP K springs JLT with canned tune Pypes O/R H Pype Bomb axleback Steeda UDP

October 29th, 2008, 05:35 PM	#3
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,847 iTrader: 1 reviews	Actaully getting a stage 2 wont hurt anything even with a stock GT... Just as long as you get the low version of the Stage 2. I think they have a Stage 2+ or something, get the lower of the 2. Alot of people get the stage 2 as prep for a little more power, so it's definatly fine on the stock power rating. As for the flywheel, I'd get one that has a removeable friction pad. Aluminum will yield a slight power increase, but they are quite a biut more in price. __________________ Mods in garage. Built suspension and gears since posted times.

October 29th, 2008, 05:42 PM	#4
Rico-mofos Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Bullitt #890 slow Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,589 iTrader: 0 reviews	Reps to ya Zinc. so how does aluminum vs steel flywheel affect drivabilty? __________________ BULLITT CREW #5 LT GTB mufflers for sale

October 29th, 2008, 05:45 PM	#5
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,847 iTrader: 1 reviews	Unless you have a true drag car thats running 10s or 9s or some shit, aluminum is the way to go. I hear that with high hp cars, that you NEED the steel flywheel for more strength... Dont quote me on that though. For 90% of our applications though, I'd go with an aluminum flywheel. Also, thanks for the reps good sir. __________________ Mods in garage. Built suspension and gears since posted times.

October 29th, 2008, 05:50 PM	#7
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,847 iTrader: 1 reviews	It would have the exact same effect as say an aluminum driveshaft... Yes its in the clutch, but it has the exact same concept. Freeing up rotational mass. Remember how heavy your stock flywheel was? It's pretty damned heavy for what it is. Imagine a little less than half that. That's what an aluminum flywheel comapred to a stock flywheel is like. __________________ Mods in garage. Built suspension and gears since posted times.

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