 Does "performance" flywheels save on gas 4 realz or not? |
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 May 24, 2006 - 4:47 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Oct 2, '05 From Boston, MA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
heard from my friend that when i change my clutch (manual) i should also change my flywheel. does a "performance" flywheel save gas? what's the diff between a regular flywheel and a performance one?
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May 24, 2006 - 4:53 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 22, '05 From Mesquite, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (50%) |
Difference in stock flywheel and "performance" flywheel is weight. Im not sure if it will help you save on gas. But i can tell you that a lightweight flywheel will rev faster thus accelerating faster.
Heres something i found on it to conclude my statement.. CLICK CLICK CLICK |
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May 24, 2006 - 5:05 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 20, '06 From Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 44 (100%) |
that was a great article
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May 24, 2006 - 5:06 PM
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in a hilly area i'd say no, in a flat terrain, sure
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May 24, 2006 - 10:57 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 2, '05 From Boston, MA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
so which is it? i can't really decide. lemme know, might swap out that flywheel s00n as clutch goes.
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May 24, 2006 - 11:16 PM
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I'd say yes and no. Yes as in less mass to turn. No because once the flywheel is turning inertia helps keeping it turned.
No matter what saving gas isnt a reason to get one. You'll never notice a difference. -------------------- |
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May 25, 2006 - 12:59 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 22, '05 From Mesquite, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (50%) |
QUOTE(JediFonger @ May 24, 2006 - 10:57 PM) [snapback]437668[/snapback] so which is it? i can't really decide. lemme know, might swap out that flywheel s00n as clutch goes. I personally would not waste my money on a lightweight flywheel for the 5sfe. (which i have currently) But that is just my opinion. Then again if i had a 3sgte (hopefully coming this summer) i would definately try to squeeze any ounce of power i can get thus getting a flywheel. I think you should just swap your clutch and let it be that. Unless your flywheel gets jacked while your changing the clucth, then go ahead and get a flywheel! Best of luck! This post has been edited by CelicaGT04: May 25, 2006 - 1:01 AM |
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May 25, 2006 - 1:34 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 2, '05 From Boston, MA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
what do you mean "gets jacked"? i'm a n00b. just got it last may. that's when i first learned stick as well. do you mean a grinding-type noise when i shift? i always attribute that to my foot not synchronizing well w/my hand. a coordination factor.
so if i did have to swap out the flywheel, just go with regular and nothing special right? ok, thanks. |
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May 25, 2006 - 2:54 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 22, '05 From Mesquite, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (50%) |
QUOTE(JediFonger @ May 25, 2006 - 1:34 PM) [snapback]437899[/snapback] what do you mean "gets jacked"? i'm a n00b. just got it last may. that's when i first learned stick as well. do you mean a grinding-type noise when i shift? i always attribute that to my foot not synchronizing well w/my hand. a coordination factor. so if i did have to swap out the flywheel, just go with regular and nothing special right? ok, thanks. Im not quite sure how many ways a flywheel can go bad other than rusting, possibly breaking, or some teeth being torn off.. By that i mean by the teeth being torn off or something of that matter. |
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