Chevy flywheels

[Gary Derian]

Dan, I have to offer the opposite opinion from others on this list.  IMO,
the 10.5 inch flywheel is the way to go with Chevys.  GM even used this size
on the L-88.  GM makes a 15 lb flywheel for both the old and new style
cranks.  Unless you are drag racing, the light flywheel will give better
performance.  If you have a boosted engine with tons of torque, a dual disk
setup in 10.5 inch will work.  A soft engagement clutch will protect your
tranny from shock loads.

Gary Derian <gderian at cybergate.net>

From: Dan Zorde <dzorde at soanar.com.au>

>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 ?
>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 ?
>3.  How much can you lighten them (within limits) ?
>
>Regards
>
>Dan dzorde at soanar.com.au