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Old 14-04-2005, 08:33 PM
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As the engine is being machined and balanced I'm considering having the flywheel lightened, however I've heard this may not be the way to go on a 4x4 can anyone tell me reasons for this ?
I've always lightened flywheels on other engines I've built CVH & Zetec but this is my first cossie engine.

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Old 14-04-2005, 09:27 PM
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Would be better to just use the 2wd fly wheel as these are much lighter anyway!
May not tick over quite as smoothly but i doubt that will be a problem
Old 14-04-2005, 09:51 PM
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Don't bother mate, Unless you intend going mental altogether. You won't get any more power just a better response from the throttle. Theres also the risk of them exploding if you take off too much.
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as said 2wd one is the lighter option
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I was basically looking for better throttle response off boost mainly. So a 2wd will be astraight swap ? if so could be time to look in parts for sale
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Originally Posted by xfactor
I was basically looking for better throttle response off boost mainly. So a 2wd will be astraight swap ? if so could be time to look in parts for sale
Yep straight swop and loads lighter
Old 14-04-2005, 10:01 PM
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I used a Ally Fidanza flywheel, car was lousy to launch, have now gone back to a rwd one, much better.
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rod is your 2wd one machined or left standard? or are you unable to disclose?

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