Flywheel question

[Cobra_Dusten]

I am not sure if this goes here or SVT, the flywheel is lighter on a cobra vs a gt, but my question is, how much lighter

 

[Joes95GT]

They are lighter? Where did you get that information from?

It just don't no damn sense....

Joe

 

[Killercanary]

I never heard that either.

 

[nmcgrawj]

I never heard that either.

 

[Cobra_Dusten]

I quoted this from the gt-gts-cobra specifics page here on stangnet...

Here is a list of items that are unique to the Cobra vs the GT (94-95)
If anyone has anything to add to this list feel free to e-mail me.

Engine/trans

The Cobra engine was under rated at 240bhp from the factory campared to the GT's 225bhp and was only available with a 5 speed and 3.08 rear end gears.

Cast iron GT40 heads
Cast aluminum Cobra intake manifold
Crane 1.7 rocker arms
24lb fuel injectors
Cobra specific ECU (computer)
"Cobra" stamped valve covers with build sticker and signature
Engine oil cooler
Front mounted power steering fluid cooler
Lightened flywheel
Phosphate coated transmission gears
Overdriven waterpump pulley
Cobra specific camshaft
Cam specs: Duration: 227°/Intake & 270°/Exhaust
Lift: .485/.485 Intake/Exhaust
Lobe separation: 118.5°

Suspension/Brakes

13" Front brakes
11.65" rear brakes
"Cobra" embossed front calipers
Cobra specific brake booster
Cobra specific rear sway bar
Cobra specific shocks/struts/springs
K-member that is slightly stiffer than the GT's
No strut tower brace

Interior
Steering wheel center / Airbag cover embossed with "Cobra"
White faced gauges
160mph speedometer
"Cobra" embroidered floor mats

Exterior
Cobra specific 17" wheels
Cobra specific rear spoiler with integrated 3rd brake light
Cobra specific front bumper cover
SVT emblem on decklid (95-up, not on 94)
Cobra emblems on front fenders (no 5.0L emblems)
"Crystal" (clear) headlights
Round cobra specific foglights

 

[FORCED2DV8]

I dont know about the info on that page, but when i ordered a new flywheel the part # was the exact same for the GT as well as the Cobra...

 

[Joes95GT]

I dont know about the info on that page, but when i ordered a new flywheel the part # was the exact same for the GT as well as the Cobra...

Bingo!

Joe

 

[Cobra_Dusten]

the reason i asked is bought a gt motor, with the flywheel and clutch, and wanted to know if i need to swap flywheels, guess not

 

[Killercanary]

Dusten, you may want to check the parts numbers on the flywheels just to see as well thatb they are the same assuming they are both still stock.

 

[Cobra_Dusten]

i will check part numbers, as i am swapping the clutches, the gt has a brand new King Cobra clutch, and the cobra has some HD clutch, but i dont know what it is.

 

[Grn92LX]

I have heard and read its lighter too. I think I recall 2-3 lbs. Nothing major like a good aluminum flywheel will do.

 

[VibrantRedGT]

Someone needs to find out so I can change that in the FAQ sticky. Someone got that out of a magazine from what I was told. We need confirmation though.

 

[Cobra_Dusten]

Vibrant, i will check part numbers, if they are different, i will weigh them for you, how does that sounds?

 

[Green 94 5.0]

to the best of my knowledge, they use the same flywheel.

 

[VibrantRedGT]

Vibrant, i will check part numbers, if they are different, i will weigh them for you, how does that sounds?

Please do.

 

[Cobra_Dusten]

Well, The GT didnt have a stock flywheel, it had a lightweight aftermarket flywheel, that matches the harmonic damper on the front of the engine, but i can give you guys the part number off the cobra motor, when it comes out tomorrow.

 

[95cobraguy]

the cobra flywheel is 2.2 lbs lighter, according to the svt pamphlet that came with my car. it was still heavy as hell so i put a ram aluminum flywheel in there.