Yeah, I'd say 6 lb is too light for street use, and yes, I did it for a couple
of years. Sure grabbed revs in a hurry, but it was a nightmare getting started
on a hill.
My current flywheel is a Tilton aluminum one that weighs about 12 lbs. It's
still a little touchy off the line, but the difference is noticeable when
driving hard. Particularly, doing double-clutch downshifts is great - just stab
at the gas and it wings.
Not for everyone, but I like it.
Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Brian
> Hollands
> Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 5:08 PM
> To: Daniel Beatty
> Cc: Datsun Roadster Mailing list
> Subject: RE: Flywheel lightening
>
>
> Pro's - less mass means less inertia so the mass can be accelerated more
> quickly.
> Con's - less mass means less flywheel effect so it's not as smooth.
> My lightened flywheel weighs 15.5 lbs vs 22 for the stock 2L item. I really
> didn't notice much difference. I don't have any problem with getting the
> car rolling from a stop and I don't notice it being any more jerky than it
> was before. I have an 11 lbs flywheel and think that one might be more
> noticeable in all of these areas but given what I experience with my 15
> pounder I think 11 would be okay for the street. I don't know that I'd go
> less than that though. A couple of guys - Gordon? - had run 6 lbs units on
> the street but that's kind of extreme.
>
>
> Brian '69 2000
> Tampa, FL
> http://web.tampabay.rr.com/oilleak/
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Daniel Beatty
> Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 6:00 PM
> To: Roadsters
> Subject: Flywheel lightening
>
> What are the pros & cons of lightening your flywheel?
>
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