Ram aluminium flywheel

Yan88gt · 11-25-2001, 04:19 PM

I need to replace my clutch and i would like to get an aluminium flywheel. The only flywheel that i can get at my speed shop or order by catalog is the Ram flywheel. Anyone who have it? I live in Canada and some parts can be hard to order.Thanks!

tireburner163 · 11-25-2001, 04:34 PM

I'm not sure that a aluminum flywheel will help you. You will lose alot off the line, but cause you won't have as much enertia and you will have to lanch the car at higher rpm's. I know a guy who swiched to a aluminum flywheel and lost a second and a half in the quarter.

dinomite · 11-25-2001, 09:54 PM

I agree. You probably don't need a new flywheel, as you can simply get your current one resurfaced. Check some other catalogs:

www.mustangsunlimited.com
www.nextgenparts.com/mustang

drudis · 11-26-2001, 01:00 PM

Dont be "fooled" about the old wives tale about less intial force to get the car rolling (IMOHO)...

I installed the RAM aluminum with steel insert flywheel on my roadracer. It was a HUGE improvement. I still street drive it, and didnt notive ANY difference off the line (like stalling it). Maybe for you PURE drage race guys, it may make a difference. FOr me it was a HUGE improvement on the track as I could up/down shift and run thru the revs MUCH better.

MORE photos on my homepage (TKO link).

andy669 · 11-26-2001, 02:10 PM

All the drag race guys that I have talked to on this subject swear by the aluminum flywheel. It should be noted that they are all racing mustangs that weigh around 3300. I am positive that the weight of the car plays a factor. It might not work as well in a heavy old Torino or Charger. (or something similiar) Rearend gearing and transmission first gear ratio might have something to do with it as well.
andy

chris91LX · 11-26-2001, 04:11 PM

I thought the move was to go to a steel flywheel. I heard it is a safety thing as the steel is much less likely to blow apart under stress, like a hard launch. I was going to go with a steel flywheel when I redo my clutch.

drudis · 11-26-2001, 04:37 PM

Billet STEEL ones are great for just such a reason. Although my aluminum is SFI rated, the billet steel ones are probably better yet.
I sold one of those (for sale link off my homepage) for $150. Look around, you can find them for about that price used in great shape.

302 LX Eric · 11-27-2001, 05:18 PM

I recently purchased and installed a Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel. Fidanza is located in Perry, Ohio and was introduced to me by Rohe Racing at the Fun Ford Weekend in Norwalk. I was very impressed with the setup and ended up buying one.

As for the balancing issues, they come with pre-drilled holes for attaching counter balance weights for 50 oz (stock) 28.2 and 0 oz.

I installed it with a King Cobra Clutch, and a new Tremec 3550. I have noticed a slight difference in launch, however this could be due to the new clutch?

I took it to the track with 500 miles on my new tranny, et al. and with a decent run (no powershifting), I ran a 13.3 @ 104.65 with a 2.28 60'.

The rpms climb faster - that's for sure! The loss in torque is just not what people kept telling me it would be. To be honest, I think with a better 60', some real shifting and a few more break-in miles on my 3550, I will see very low 13's / high 12's @ 106 or better.

Good luck with your decision.
E

11-25-2001, 04:19 PM	#1
Yan88gt Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Quebec canada Posts: 92	Ram aluminium flywheel I need to replace my clutch and i would like to get an aluminium flywheel. The only flywheel that i can get at my speed shop or order by catalog is the Ram flywheel. Anyone who have it? I live in Canada and some parts can be hard to order.Thanks! __________________ Ported stock heads and intake, 65mm throttle body, 1.7 roller rockers, pulley, superchip,afpr, electric fan, motorsport headers, magnaflow cat-back, hurst shifter, 3.55 gear, speed density computer 12.81@ 104.7 on E.T street (1.77)

11-25-2001, 04:34 PM	#2
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	I'm not sure that a aluminum flywheel will help you. You will lose alot off the line, but cause you won't have as much enertia and you will have to lanch the car at higher rpm's. I know a guy who swiched to a aluminum flywheel and lost a second and a half in the quarter. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

11-26-2001, 01:00 PM	#4
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Dont be "fooled" about the old wives tale about less intial force to get the car rolling (IMOHO)... I installed the RAM aluminum with steel insert flywheel on my roadracer. It was a HUGE improvement. I still street drive it, and didnt notive ANY difference off the line (like stalling it). Maybe for you PURE drage race guys, it may make a difference. FOr me it was a HUGE improvement on the track as I could up/down shift and run thru the revs MUCH better. MORE photos on my homepage (TKO link). __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

11-26-2001, 02:10 PM	#5
andy669 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Moline Il Posts: 901	All the drag race guys that I have talked to on this subject swear by the aluminum flywheel. It should be noted that they are all racing mustangs that weigh around 3300. I am positive that the weight of the car plays a factor. It might not work as well in a heavy old Torino or Charger. (or something similiar) Rearend gearing and transmission first gear ratio might have something to do with it as well. andy __________________ 88 coupe 91 LX NMRA Pure Street 5120

11-26-2001, 04:11 PM	#6
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	I thought the move was to go to a steel flywheel. I heard it is a safety thing as the steel is much less likely to blow apart under stress, like a hard launch. I was going to go with a steel flywheel when I redo my clutch. __________________ My Ford Club http://www.midwestfords.org/ Best time N/A 12.9 @ 107 1.711 60' 125 shot - 12.04 @ 113 1.59 60'

11-25-2001, 09:54 PM	#3
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	I agree. You probably don't need a new flywheel, as you can simply get your current one resurfaced. Check some other catalogs: www.mustangsunlimited.com www.nextgenparts.com/mustang

11-26-2001, 04:37 PM	#7
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Billet STEEL ones are great for just such a reason. Although my aluminum is SFI rated, the billet steel ones are probably better yet. I sold one of those (for sale link off my homepage) for $150. Look around, you can find them for about that price used in great shape. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

11-27-2001, 05:18 PM	#8
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	I recently purchased and installed a Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel. Fidanza is located in Perry, Ohio and was introduced to me by Rohe Racing at the Fun Ford Weekend in Norwalk. I was very impressed with the setup and ended up buying one. As for the balancing issues, they come with pre-drilled holes for attaching counter balance weights for 50 oz (stock) 28.2 and 0 oz. I installed it with a King Cobra Clutch, and a new Tremec 3550. I have noticed a slight difference in launch, however this could be due to the new clutch? I took it to the track with 500 miles on my new tranny, et al. and with a decent run (no powershifting), I ran a 13.3 @ 104.65 with a 2.28 60'. The rpms climb faster - that's for sure! The loss in torque is just not what people kept telling me it would be. To be honest, I think with a better 60', some real shifting and a few more break-in miles on my 3550, I will see very low 13's / high 12's @ 106 or better. Good luck with your decision. E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

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