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Re: More Ribcase Q'

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Subject: Re: More Ribcase Q'
From: Dave Yealy <lbc@littlebitcountry.com>
Date: Wed, 04 Apr 2007 22:20:21 -0400
I noticed the difference the first time I tried the lightened 
flywheel in my 1275. 12lb compared to a stock 22/24lb flywheel makes 
a big difference in the Butt Dyno. Like Frank said it takes some 
getting used to with the clutch but there is a major difference in 
acceleration.

Dave
1275 Bugeye


At 08:45 PM 4/4/2007, you wrote:
>David Lieb wrote:
>
>>Sure it makes a difference, but enough to actually notice?
>
>I noticed it right away.
>Not that I timed it or checked it out mechanically but the seat of 
>my pants sure feels the difference.
>Look at it logically, the revs spin up much quicker thus getting you 
>there "much quicker" ;)
>If you recall the quirks about the Datsun clutch being like a toggle 
>switch, on/off type, well it was to some degree.
>And the alum flywheel needs feathering of the clutch or some getting used to.
>Well the 2 cancel each other out.
>I agree about all those heavy turning parts but whatever weight I 
>saved by going to aluminum on a major spinning part did make a 
>noticable difference on my Sprite. Bolt it on and notice the difference.
>Same with the Weber DCOE, very noticable. Cam was noticable as was 
>the timing belt vs chain but not as noticable.
>2 things that sent me flying were the Weber and flywheel.
>
>
>
>--
>Frank Clarici
>Toms River, NJ




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