Lighter flywheel

[eman2289]

I see that it says that they recommend a lighter driveshaft when using the 11.5lb flywheel from driftmotion. Why is this, and will it hurt anything to get the lighter flywheel and have the stock driveshaft?

 

[tlo86]

probably performance reasons, works better in conjunction with etc.

 

[joey_daze]

Anything to get the kids to spend more money...

 

[86_sports_1jz]

it should be okay without the driveshaft, many have ran with a lighter flywheel and stock driveshaft

 

[Dylan JZ]

the question you have to ask yourself is what youre hoping to accomplish by a light flywheel.. in some aspects of racing it's seriously FTMFL depending on the material and treating.

 

[eman2289]

wouldnt I accomplish less rotating mass? and to the spending more money thing, that's why I asked.

 

[jblaze]

Yes to both. You will have less rotational mass AND less money. Welcome to the world of turbo-car modding! But if it puts that smile on your face and you can feel the difference from the seat of your pants (and you will) and the price doesn't kill you, then its worth it. Be careful of burnouts (depending on what type of flywheel you have).

 

[eman2289]

Ok, $60 isnt going to kill me, so I'll go for it. Thanks.

 

[mischief7m]

Ok, $60 isnt going to kill me, so I'll go for it. Thanks.

please elaborate on the no burnout thing, not that i do burnouts, i baby my car. but should i be afraid of them, and rev limit?
thanks

 

[Dylan JZ]

Drift damage will also own you with most of them, but then again most ppl dont do that :sarcasm:

 

[jblaze]

When you are doing a burnout, there is a very good chance that you may create so much heat that your clutch seizes up to your flywheel. I have heard of people doing this with an AL flywheel (specifically FIDANZA flywheel), so be careful!