TRIPOINT FLYWHEEL

[hukster00]

ok, let me gett this if i get a aluminum flywheel and a better cluch, they will not add hp but gona relise more hp to the wheels right ?

 

[MalkavianMP3]

In theory, yes. The flywheel on our cars weighs about 24 pounds, at least that's what the techs i work with said. I trust them. Love working at a mazda dealership. the clutch can either become lighter or become heavier when upgraded. so taking almost 17 pounds off the flywheel and then adding 10 back with a beefier clutch isn't gonna do much good. if you do upgrade your clutch stay with a stage 1 or stage 2 until you add a turbo or something that will produce the high horsepower that will requiring the beefier clutches.

 

[MalkavianMP3]

But if you are looking to get horsepower the best way is to lighten up as much as you can on the drivetrain. that's where a major part of the missing horsepower is locked up.

 

[NC_MP3]

Should be getting the car back tomorrow. WIll definately have it by Fri or I will beat the mechanics!

Will post on the performance.

 

[mazdamastertech]

mine will be here friday, will probly put it in then, be4 i leave work!!! let u know, the feel??

 

[Rick Jacobs]

whether it adds hp or not, it sounds worth it. I mean, I am modifying my car for quickness anyway. HP is nice, but I want to burn people off the line for the most part. Sure, I want to stay ahead of them; but the initial power is what I want.

 

[NC_MP3]

OK, the flywheel is great! The car seems a hell of alot more livelier now. It revs alot quicker and has more power down low. From 1,000 to 4,000 rpms it seems like a different car, but the car still doesn't have any top end power.

The mechanic said the flywheel went in no problem. My verdict: buy it. It isn't that much and installation will run ya about $150-200.

I will weigh the stock flywheel Mon.

[ 01-19-2002: Message edited by: NC_MP3 ]