Chevy flywheels

[kris b robinson]

 Dan Zorde wrote ::
  
> Looking for advice on Chevy flywheels.  Currently running the small one
with 
> standard Chev pressure plate and Supra turbo clutch plate (Supra 5-speed
box). 
>  However, the clutch has severe traction problems in 3rd.  Now apart from
the 
> obvious, that I need a heavy duty pressure plate and a better clutch
plate, 
> there is a couple of questions:
 
> 1.  is there an advantage in going to the larger 11" Chev flywheel or is
that 
> just extra weight ?

Yes there is a deffinate advantage its called leverage , the center of the 
flywheel is the fulcrum , the farther out the clutch contacts has the
greatest leverage 
So you will have a lot less chance burning the clutch and frying your new
clutch , flywheel ,
and  pressure plate. the excess heat can cause cracks in your flywheel and
pressure
plate

> 2.  I can possibly buy an 11" steel flywheel + starter motor (new) but
2nd hand 
> for around AU$250 (~US$155), is this a good deal ?

$155.00 ?? NO not around here , but how hard are they to find where your 
at
how much life is left in it ? Has it been checked for cracks ??Was it
balanced
bye a pro shop for a particular motor ? Will it work for yours ?

> 3.  How much can you lighten them (within limits) ?
If your concerned about wieght then get an aluminum flywheel , its more $$
but it would be new and as light as you can get

 
 Kris Robinson
1988 TransAm 388cid rollercam ,lifters, rockers ,
full floating wrist pins , gear driven , 10.4:1comp.
TPI , stage 1 port job , 2.05 dia valves
future mods : newsprings drop 1.5 " , swaybars , tower braces
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