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**cooljess76** · 07-19-2008, 04:19 AM

A lightweight flywheel will free up the extra horsepower it takes for your engine to spin the heavier flywheel. The stock flywheel is good because it holds the RPMs for a few moments between shifts and whatnot, but a LTW flywheel will allow the engine to reach those RPMs faster. While a LTW flywheel won't increase horsepower, it will free up lost horsepower. On the 4 banger, I'd say it's a waste because our cars tend to show more power around 4000 RPM. On a 6cyl, LTW flywheels make a huge difference. I just bought an 8.5lb flywheel for my s52 and I'm a little worried about the driveability around town or in stop and go traffic. It's not a deal breaker by any means, I'll just have to learn to deal with it.

07-19-2008, 04:19 AM	#5
cooljess76 NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 iTrader: (6) Photo Gallery	A lightweight flywheel will free up the extra horsepower it takes for your engine to spin the heavier flywheel. The stock flywheel is good because it holds the RPMs for a few moments between shifts and whatnot, but a LTW flywheel will allow the engine to reach those RPMs faster. While a LTW flywheel won't increase horsepower, it will free up lost horsepower. On the 4 banger, I'd say it's a waste because our cars tend to show more power around 4000 RPM. On a 6cyl, LTW flywheels make a huge difference. I just bought an 8.5lb flywheel for my s52 and I'm a little worried about the driveability around town or in stop and go traffic. It's not a deal breaker by any means, I'll just have to learn to deal with it. __________________ 4 MORE YEARS BABY!!!