LTW Flywheel Pros/Cons

[Duane <drcollie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>From: "Holeman, David" <david.holeman@domain.elided>
>Subject: <E36 M3> Ligthweight Flywheel?

>I am considering a lightweight flywheel and I wondered if any of the
>digesters have any suggestions.  Will it work with the standard clutch
>or is something better?  What impact is there on the drive train and
>differential?  I would appreciate your feedback.

A great UUC Upgrade!! This is one the wife NEVER sees <smirk>. All your
standard driveline components remain the same.

Pros: Faster engine spinup. Car accelerates throught the rpm band quicker.
This does NOT make the car noticeably quicker going down the road, but it
does get you into the power band faster.

Cons: Cost, Noisy sounds like a bad bearing at idle), mades your idle do
whacky things and your engine will occasionally stall unless you get your
RPM bumped up by 200 via custom Jim Conforti Chip and/or download. 3 hour
install.

The VERDICT: Money is better spent on Euro HFM if what you seek is more
kick in the pants.

Duane Collie
RM3DR1/UUC/Pizza Flunkie
National Capital Chapter

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