Flywheels

Dr Silvia · #1 19-07-2006, 18:07

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Originally Posted by wacomuk

the standard flywheel weighs 11.5kg or 25lbs

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Originally Posted by CNHSS1

i had an SE S12 that was approx 10.5kgs iirc (stock 14.5kgs)

assuming you're both right, there is either a lot of variation in finished weights, or there's three kilos difference in weight depending on which mk flywheel you have

PukkaSilvia · #2 19-07-2006, 21:07

Interesting comments.im still going for that one as im sure it will do wonders for my engine and driving style

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Originally Posted by CNHSS1

Most race cars that have mega light flys, have 2000rpm tickovers for a reason.

Our 1.8 racecars at work have 4kg or less full aluminium flywheels and dont have any problems and they can idle at 1k if we let them(be it very lumpy due to cam durations and jet setup)lol. Im pretty used to driving them all now and with them we never even let them idle as it can damage the camshaft/s(this is why most race cars set themselves a higher base idle.also anti lag systems use higher idle etc too).I will adjust the base idle to compensate if i need too.

Thanks anyway. I was just showing everyone the flywheel as i was impressed to find it for my engine at a cheap price off the shelf

Dr Silvia · #3 19-07-2006, 21:43

give ya that lol its a nice lookin bit of kit... is that black anodising or a paint job?? shame to hide it away really, mebbe a glass bellhousing could be made

Dr Silvia · #4 20-07-2006, 00:16

well 25 pounds = 11.34 Kg's so the confusion still stands... are you 100% on that stock flywheel weight CNHSS??

PukkaSilvia · #5 20-07-2006, 00:19

You would expect them to be lighter on the mk2 hopefully. We need to find out 100%

Dr Silvia · #6 20-07-2006, 00:30

it would be logical

when adam and i took the flywheel off of my mk1 engine and compared it to the mk2 wheel it was definately different...

without access to the bathroom scales however i didnt get the opportunity to compare on the spot

adzs12 · #7 20-07-2006, 01:25

Im sure i have a mk1 and 2 flywheel kicking about still so il weigh the 2 when i get a chance

I definately remember the difference doc when we compared the 2

wacomuk · #8 19-07-2006, 22:29

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Originally Posted by Dr Silvia

assuming you're both right, there is either a lot of variation in finished weights, or there's three kilos difference in weight depending on which mk flywheel you have

the fly wheel i weighed was from a mk2 it deffo weighed in at 25lbs heavy fooker