flywheel

[marooncamaro]

where and who makes a good lightweight flywheel for a 3.4l camaro.. i found a ton for a 3.8 but that is not what i am looking for. and how much quicker will the motor really be when i change one.. will it be much quicker or will it just be a little bit? the stock one weight like a metric ton.

[AZ3.8Camaro]

Re: flywheel

Moving this to drivetrain.
You will get some answers there.

[slow6]

Re: flywheel

my stock 3.8l flywheel weights 2 lbs.

[88gtman]

Re: flywheel

I am wondering the same thing.

[3.4 slow to go]

Re: flywheel

my stock 3.8l flywheel weights 2 lbs.

are you thinking of the flexplate?

[slow6]

Re: flywheel

yes driveplate its auto sorry

[BLLDOGG]

Re: flywheel

isn't flywheel and flexplate the same thing basically?

[3.4 slow to go]

Re: flywheel

other way around

[slow6]

Re: flywheel

isn't flywheel and flexplate the same thing basically?

who gives a 5hit? lol

[ReodDai]

Re: flywheel

It may basically be the same thing except for the stock flywheel was a crapload more then 2lbs...I think the lightweight flywheels still weigh in at around 11-12lbs. The stockers are upwards of 15-16lbs if I remember correctly.

I could have the weights mixed up. I've got a alum flywheel sitting in my room I'll weigh it when I get home.

Edit: The weight difference may be 7-8lbs lightened alum, 11-12 stock.

[zlexiss]

Re: flywheel

Flywheel on a manual = clutch engagement surface

Flywheel and flexplate both = starter engagement, balance, and inertia

[summitlt]

Re: flywheel

I remember reading that every pound of rotating weight is equal to 11 lbs of static weight in a car/bike. So if its 5 lbs less weight, its like haveing your little sister get out of the car.

From a ATv magazine

"Removing one pound of rotating mass (unsprung weight), is like removing 11 pounds of vehicle weight."

[ReodDai]

Re: flywheel

The lightweight flywheel (shipping package and all) weighs 10lbs. So its probably a little under 10lbs.