I have both on my BN1. Great combination... The heavy flywheel may tend to
give a smoother start, but it also builds revs more gradually. The engine is
more responsive to the throttle with a lighter flywheel although it may not be
as happy lugging at 5 MPH in third gear. Easy choice for me.
Bill LawrenceBN1 #554
> Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 16:44:34 +0000
> From: bspidell at comcast.net
> To: britishcars at shaw.ca
> CC: Healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] rear oil seal conversion
>
> Sounds like *speculation mode on* a lightened flywheel would be less
desirable with a 3.54 rearend *speculation mode off*
>
> bs
>
> --------------------------------
> Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA
>
>
> Yes, it makes sense to lighten the flywheel. It will provide a more dynamic
> feeling to the engine...more throttle response. The downside is that the
> car will have less momentum when starting off. However, I have found the
> trade-off well worth it.
>
> I would stay away from an ALI flywheel. This is for more high performance
> cars and no necessary for street cars. A better value is to simply have
> your existing flywheel machined to remove some extra weight....or purchase a
> steel one.
>
> Paul
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