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Aluminum Flywheel

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I bought an NOS Schafer Aluminum Fly wheel specifically for the Y  Block.  What are the advantages of using a lighter flywheel.
I assume it will rev up quickly. Will this have an affect ignition and carb.   

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Forum Post Aluminum Flywheel By Richard ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post I don't think it will affect ign and carb, but you will lose some low... By Dobie ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post A flywheel stores energy. A heavier flywheel stores more energy and a... By charliemccraney ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post It will accelerate/decelerate faster, but you probably won't like... By 55blacktie ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post [quote][b]charliemccraney (2/11/2021)[/b][hr] A flywheel stores... By DANIEL TINDER ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post The Schafer Flywheel has a steel face and Not sure the weight... By Richard ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post I just read that an aluminum flywheel can free up horsepower. Also my... By Richard ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post Richard. An aluminum flywheel generally is not recommended for... By NoShortcuts ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post The rule of thumb for a street driven vehicle is for the flywheel to... By Ted ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post Great information Ted. Now i know why my other vehicle falls on its... By panel driver ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post Ted. THANKS for coming in on this topic. Your and other Forum... By NoShortcuts ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post The very first thing you need to ask yourself when buying/building a... By 55blacktie ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post Linking to Mummert's ford-y-block.com site from here, he lists an... By PF Arcand ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post I will add that you will see aluminum flywheels in boat applications.... By Ted ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post Back in '63 when I was racing my street/strip '56 T-Bird, I installed... By Hoosier Hurricane ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post Thank you all for the information. Plenty to digest. Worse case I can... By Richard ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post Wow. What a revelation. An alum. flywheel (much like multiple carbs)... By DANIEL TINDER ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post I'm right there with you, Daniel. I couldn't have said it better!... By NoShortcuts ( 4 Years Ago )


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