[Healeys] Flywheels

pennell at cox.net pennell at cox.net
Tue Feb 17 17:06:54 MST 2009


Ken,

I disagree.  I cannot tell any difference in smoothness of engine.  It does rev noticeably quicker than my BJ8.  Does it make a difference in acceleration/performance?  I have no data but it feels quicker.

Keith

> For what its worth: I am no longer a fan of lightened flywheels. Too
> much jerking in slow traffic and slowing down for stop lights.
> Ken Freese
> 65 BJ8
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dan
> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 12:25 PM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Flywheels
> 
> I have a BJ7 with engine number 29F-H4376 and am getting ready to do
> some engine work. I have read here that a lightened flywheel will
> improve performance. I want to ask the group if anyone knows how much
> lighter the BJ8 flywheel is compared to the BJ7. Also, your thoughts if
> the BJ8 flywheel is the best option or should I have mine machined down
> or purchase an aluminum flywheel? Thanks for any input.
> 
> 
> 
> Dan Serrao


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