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Nov 1, 2002 | 12:53 PM

epoxy

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From: wilmington, nc

flywheel upgrade?

does a lightend flywheel improve performance at all? geting a new tranny, so figured might as well replace some stuff.

thanks in advance. :thumbup:

Nov 3, 2002 | 05:00 PM

Tirod

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a lightweight flywheel will raise your rpms quicker...

Nov 3, 2002 | 06:14 PM

epoxy

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i know that...

will it decrease tourque at all ?

Nov 4, 2002 | 07:58 AM

Tirod

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i know that...

will it decrease tourque at all ?

it should increase tq output to the wheels... less resistance

Nov 5, 2002 | 05:48 AM

ProTrainer

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I HAVE A FRIDENZA LIGHTFLYWHEEL 8LBS TRUST ME IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE. I DROVE A STOCK LUDE AND THEN MINE. WOW THE STOCK LUDE RPM CLIMB FELT LIKE A COW AS TO MINE FLEW UP THE RPM QUICKLY.

Nov 10, 2002 | 09:02 PM

typeRdude

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Lightened flywheels free up power since there is less resistance to building RPMs. The stock prelude flywheel weighs around 19-20lbs. This one is aluminum and weighs in around 8lbs. A noticeable difference in acceleration. http://www.diabloautosports.com/prod...oducts_id=2439