Aluminum flywheel for BBC/T-56?

[Vegas69]

I ran a McLeod 14 or 15 lb behind my 489. The low end torque made the drivability OK. The lighter flywheel will make your trans more prone to missed shifts and the car bucking at higher rpms than a steel wheel. I liked it except for the shifting part. With a t56, you should be ok.

[Blake Foster]

I had a Alu flywheel in my ls2 with a t56 and it took some getting used to so asto not stall the car when starting out but MAN would it rev fast. I found no problems shifting, Perhaps Todd just isn't good at it
and no bucking.............. I won't ever put a steel flywheel in again.

[WSSix]

Have you considered finding a billet steel flywheel? It should be much lighter than 40# but not as light as AL.

[69hugger]

Originally Posted by WSSix

Have you considered finding a billet steel flywheel? It should be much lighter than 40# but not as light as AL.

I have been told billet steel is not available for my pull type setup (at least by APS & Centerforce).
APS DOES have an aluminum 'wheel that comes in at 20# at $479.

I weighed my current one at 36#. I am convinced some of that needs to come off. At the price, I think the aluminum one is the way to go.

I also think I will reuse my current disc as it has worn only .015" from new. And at $500ish for a new plate/ bearing, I will probably just re-use that as well.

Thanks for the suggestions!

Bill

[69hugger]

Originally Posted by Blake Foster

I had a Alu flywheel in my ls2 with a t56 and it took some getting used to so asto not stall the car when starting out but MAN would it rev fast. I found no problems shifting, Perhaps Todd just isn't good at it
and no bucking.............. I won't ever put a steel flywheel in again.

No comment.... but as my mother would say "I'm sure Todd is an EXCELLENT driver".

[Vegas69]

Originally Posted by 69hugger

No comment.... but as my mother would say "I'm sure Todd is an EXCELLENT driver".

Compared to the losers on this site, Mario Andretti.

[69hugger]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

Compared to the losers on this site, Mario Andretti.

LET"S GET READY TO RUMBLE.......!