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3T-GTE
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Re: Lighten 2TG flywheel...? Thu, 23 September 2004 04:38 Go to previous message
I would agree with GT Nod Don't take any shortcuts with flywheels, or you could end up just like the car above. I have seen several high-revving vehicles (especially rotaries) that have had similar undesired, yet spectacular, results.

On the other hand, if done properly, it certainly helps to get the engine revving, which can be particularly useful if your power band is higher in the rev range, or set-up to produce more power @ high RPM.

I know of a few IPRA vehicles (almost all IPRA cars run lightened flywheels) that have used these various people for flywheels/clutches:

http://www.xclutch.com.au/
http://www.rpw.com.au/
http://www.alloyrace.com/
http://www.airpowersystems.com.au

There may be more out there, who might also be cheaper, but these are a few that I have had good dealings with.
Hope this helps,
3T-GTE.
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