The only "off-the-shelf" light flywheel that I've seen for the roadster is the
Tilton 11.5 lb aluminum one. It's a nice unit when you can get it. The story I
heard is that Tilton does one production run a year and sells most of it to
Nissan Comp. When they're gone, you have to wait a year until they do the next
batch.
Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Victor Laury
Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2001 5:55 PM
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Lightened flywheel
I'm about a week away from pulling my engine to swap trannies. My old one is
making a racket and I'd rather not wait until it goes out ala hand-grenade.
I was thinking I'd change out the clutch disk while it's apart even though
the old one is just 5,000 miles old. This would be an excellent time to
try something and I thought I'd ask you guys for input. Is there a lightened
flywheel available? I would not want a radical 4lb high tech racing only
piece. I've seen one for the early Z's that weighs in at 13.5 lbs. Would
that work? What does the stock weigh? I'll get a kevlar shatter blanket as
well.
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