Aluminum Flywheel and Driveshaft HP

[StangJonGT]

Is anybody seeing a hp increase on the dyno and down the quarter with aluminum DS and flywheel? I have heard on other car forums that some people see a very noticeable increase on the dyno from switching to aluminum flywheels, and wondered if anybody has tested this on a Mustang. I understand the car won't be making more power, just sending more to the ground.


Jon

 

[StangJonGT]

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[Badd GT]

one of the mags did a test with the Mccleod clutch/aluminum flywheel combo............they got about 11hp/11tq.........aluminum DS should be worth 2hp/2tq.

very good upgrade especially if you launch @ idle to 1,200rpms you should gain between .1-.2 in 1/4.
if you lauch above 5,000rpms you might not see any gains in 1/4.

your also taking over 10lbs off car (6lbs off DS alone).

 

[StangJonGT]

I can't see many people launching at 5K or more in a Gt. Maybe in a heavily modded Cobra. Sounds like a worthwhile mod. Thanks for the tech.


Jon

 

[KaPPaBaLL]

one of the mags did a test with the Mccleod clutch/aluminum flywheel combo............they got about 11hp/11tq.........aluminum DS should be worth 2hp/2tq.

very good upgrade especially if you launch @ idle to 1,200rpms you should gain between .1-.2 in 1/4.
if you lauch above 5,000rpms you might not see any gains in 1/4.

your also taking over 10lbs off car (6lbs off DS alone).

DS - 7lbs
mcleod al. flywheel -9lbs

16lbs overall

you'll gain big time on E.T. and a very worthwhile mod. If you haven't done your clutch already do it at the same time. Fidanza aluminum flywheels is another reputable company.

 

[46gtsblown]

The alloy Fidansa(sp) weighs 13lbs the stock iron unit weighs 26lbs.
The car now shifts gear much better and feels lighter to the touch with much better response.
I highly recommend it to anyone.

Dwayne