Re: Flywheels (was Re: SV: 318 poly)

["MO ( Steve Mick)" <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Gary--good information there, especially in the second link.  That 
helped make my decision................MO.........sw  iowa
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary H." <spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 3:19 PM
Subject: Flywheels (was Re: SV: 318 poly)


> http://www.europeancarweb.com/tech/0701_ec_flywheels/index.html has a 
> flywheel review from a European perspective...and McLeod writes:
>
> Q. Should I use an aluminum or steel flywheel?
>
> A. Aluminum flywheels with their lighter weight, are typically used in 
> oval track and road race applications and are also popular in high 
> horsepower, light-weight drag cars. These vehicles rely on engine 
> horsepower to drive the wheels. Steel flywheels are used when additional 
> engine torque is required for performance. A heavier flywheel can help 
> acceleration from a standing start and add power up through shifting. 
> These are characteristics needed in street, most drag race and other 
> high-torque applications. http://www.mcleodind.com/faq.html#flywheels
>
> Thanks,
> Gary H.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> > I have no idea, I am just thinking it gotta work on the street. I have 
> > never
> > had an American car before. I am just trying to build something special 
> > that
> > no one has, but me.
> >
> > Have a nice day,
> >
> > Knud erik
> >
> > -----Oprindelig meddelelse-----
>
> > I have considered using an aluminum flywheel.  I know the circle trackers
> > use them for quicker acceleration, but how do they work on the 
> > street-strip?
>
>
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