Nostang25 Member May 27, 2025 17 2 13 Indiana Jul 16, 2026 #1 Jul 16, 2026 #1 Has anyone tried and succeeded at drilling the stock flywheel to lighten a bit? Tempting but possibly dangerous…
Has anyone tried and succeeded at drilling the stock flywheel to lighten a bit? Tempting but possibly dangerous…
Noobz347 Stangnet Facilities Maint Tech... Er... Janitor Admin Dude Jan 4, 1985 43,302 21,473 234 Box behind Walmart Jul 16, 2026 #2 Jul 16, 2026 #2 Nostang25 said: Has anyone tried and succeeded at drilling the stock flywheel to lighten a bit? Tempting but possibly dangerous… Click to expand... Super dangerous. If you're racing, not only should you have a billet flywheel, you should also have a scatter shield. The totally negligible benefit you might gain isn't worth your feet and/or the rest of your car.
Nostang25 said: Has anyone tried and succeeded at drilling the stock flywheel to lighten a bit? Tempting but possibly dangerous… Click to expand... Super dangerous. If you're racing, not only should you have a billet flywheel, you should also have a scatter shield. The totally negligible benefit you might gain isn't worth your feet and/or the rest of your car.
KRUISR 10 Year Member Apr 16, 2015 1,842 957 143 Jul 16, 2026 #3 Jul 16, 2026 #3 Unless you have the tools, equipment and know how to do it properly and rebalance it appropriately I wouldn't touch it. If a lighter flywheel is a must for you, find an appropriate replacement part.
Unless you have the tools, equipment and know how to do it properly and rebalance it appropriately I wouldn't touch it. If a lighter flywheel is a must for you, find an appropriate replacement part.
FastDriver I was uncomfortably high & wearing a helmet SN Certified Technician Sep 5, 2001 6,125 2,741 224 Vass, NC Jul 16, 2026 #4 Jul 16, 2026 #4 no. Reactions: General karthief
AeroCoupe lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes Founding Member Oct 28, 2001 6,051 4,160 183 Claremore, OK Jul 16, 2026 #5 Jul 16, 2026 #5 Stock flywheel is 20ish pounds. And aluminum one with the steel insert is 14 ish pounds. if you want to lighten up a flywheel that’s the correct way to do it. I cannot see one real advantage on the street but in auto cross they do help.
Stock flywheel is 20ish pounds. And aluminum one with the steel insert is 14 ish pounds. if you want to lighten up a flywheel that’s the correct way to do it. I cannot see one real advantage on the street but in auto cross they do help.
Noobz347 Stangnet Facilities Maint Tech... Er... Janitor Admin Dude Jan 4, 1985 43,302 21,473 234 Box behind Walmart Jul 16, 2026 #6 Jul 16, 2026 #6 I can't even imagine drilling 7 lbs out of a stock flywheel without flinching. lol
AeroCoupe lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes Founding Member Oct 28, 2001 6,051 4,160 183 Claremore, OK Jul 16, 2026 #7 Jul 16, 2026 #7 Hell I’d have heart burn with 7 oz. Stock parts are just that.