In a message dated 13/10/00 2:15:43 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
owner-mgs-digest@autox.team.net writes:
> Excuse my ingnorance on this subject, but, just what would be the advantage
> of the Aluminum Flywheel on a daily driver over the steel one? I would
think
> you would lose some of the torque and replace it with the ability to atain
> higher rev's which is not really practicle for the street. If anyone can
> explain the pro's & con's of Alumimun vs Steel Flywheels, I would be
> greatful.
>
You can't rev any higher. That ability is a function of valve train and cam.
You can rev faster.
You lose smoothness at idle and lower rpm as a trade-off.
I use an alloy wheel in my TVR - they were homologated with them, and a very
light steel one in my Twincam.
Would I bother on the street? No way.
Bill
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