I noticed the difference the first time I tried the lightened
flywheel in my 1275. 12lb compared to a stock 22/24lb flywheel makes
a big difference in the Butt Dyno. Like Frank said it takes some
getting used to with the clutch but there is a major difference in
acceleration.
Dave
1275 Bugeye
At 08:45 PM 4/4/2007, you wrote:
>David Lieb wrote:
>
>>Sure it makes a difference, but enough to actually notice?
>
>I noticed it right away.
>Not that I timed it or checked it out mechanically but the seat of
>my pants sure feels the difference.
>Look at it logically, the revs spin up much quicker thus getting you
>there "much quicker" ;)
>If you recall the quirks about the Datsun clutch being like a toggle
>switch, on/off type, well it was to some degree.
>And the alum flywheel needs feathering of the clutch or some getting used to.
>Well the 2 cancel each other out.
>I agree about all those heavy turning parts but whatever weight I
>saved by going to aluminum on a major spinning part did make a
>noticable difference on my Sprite. Bolt it on and notice the difference.
>Same with the Weber DCOE, very noticable. Cam was noticable as was
>the timing belt vs chain but not as noticable.
>2 things that sent me flying were the Weber and flywheel.
>
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>Frank Clarici
>Toms River, NJ
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