How does everyone like their aluminum flywheels? - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Stopsign32v · 08-08-2011, 06:29 PM

Well I'm kicking around the idea of throwing one on. Just want to hear what you guys think about yours.

jcooper0818 · 08-08-2011, 06:40 PM

a little harder to daily drive but you get used to it..havent been to the track to see the performance gains from it yet though...waiting until it gets colder to get the best possible times

Bmeagher · 08-08-2011, 06:50 PM

Just like driving a civic. LOL

Stopsign32v · 08-08-2011, 06:51 PM

I'm looking at a Fidanza, I don't know of one with less weight. I was wondering about the performance gains.

JDraper · 08-08-2011, 07:16 PM

I have a Ford Racing aluminum flywheel and I like it a lot.

birdman941 · 08-08-2011, 07:32 PM

It's awesome.

Stopsign32v · 08-08-2011, 07:42 PM

Lethal has an ACT one that looks super light but then I go to ACT's site and it says there isn't one for our car.

gfong · 08-08-2011, 07:43 PM

Do some research on this, if you are drag racing you may want to stay with the iron wheel. It will spin up faster and is lighter but can fall on its face if you do not launch it hard. A bit tricky as it may bog on you. I am sure some will chime in on this.

I have an aluminium flywheel and found this out after I switched it out.

Are you switching out your clutch as well?

un gm · 08-08-2011, 07:45 PM

Got a spec aluminum flywheel and stage 2 clutch. I Like the flywheel but cant say I would use a spec clutch again.

Stopsign32v · 08-08-2011, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by gfong

I have an aluminium flywheel and found this out after I switched it out.

Are you switching out your clutch as well?

So how did it act in your situation?

Yes, 03 Cobra PP with Mcleod disc

NastyNate · 08-08-2011, 07:55 PM

I have the Fidanza Alum FW and I think its great. Its a lil harder to launch but worth every penny IMO! I DD my car

FastBlueMach1 · 08-08-2011, 08:16 PM

i have the ACT 14.3lb wheel from lethal, i effin love it

Stopsign32v · 08-08-2011, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FastBlueMach1

i have the ACT 14.3lb wheel from lethal, i effin love it

Weird, the Fidanza claims to be 12lbs I think

Mach828 · 08-08-2011, 08:22 PM

If your going to be launching at high rpm's on sticky tires you go with billet steel.

If you DD the car and don't plan to cut low 60ft times, with sticky tires, more power, and high rpms (its not a drag strip car) then aluminum is a great upgrade for DD and roll racing.

If you are on a budget, you use the stock nodular iron one.

Stopsign32v · 08-08-2011, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mach828

If your going to be launching at high rpm's on sticky tires you go with billet steel.

Why do you say this? What makes aluminum bad for the drag strip?

Charles236 · 08-08-2011, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stopsign32v

Why do you say this? What makes aluminum bad for the drag strip?

The initial launch is trickier with an aluminum flywheel, since you don't store as much energy with the lighter rotating weight. Once the car is underway, an aluminum flywheel will accelerate quicker, since it isn't taking as much energy to spin the flywheel up at each shift.

Stopsign32v · 08-08-2011, 09:02 PM

I understand that but alot of things can help with the launch. A few examples would be more gear (ie 4.56s over 4.30s), more air pressure in the tires, higher launch RPM.

ModularSpeed · 08-08-2011, 09:13 PM

I will never use anything else.

I currently have a fidanza in my car.

I also use the Fidanza 4.3 Clutch, it is a beast.

Stopsign32v · 08-08-2011, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ModularSpeed

I will never use anything else.

I currently have a fidanza in my car.

I also use the Fidanza 4.3 Clutch, it is a beast.

What gears are you running and how would you rate the driveability/hold power of the 4.3 to a 03 Cobra setup?

2camsam · 08-08-2011, 09:47 PM

It definetly will let you rev quicker. I put one in when I blew 3rd gear in my tranny and it made launching a bit harder. It really didn't show any differance at the track but I was also learning to race with a 5- speed for the first time.
My tranny has made about a 1000 passes on it since the light weight flywheel al. driveshaft and lightweight spool. I defintly think it will help your drivetrain last longer.

03SHKR · 08-08-2011, 09:50 PM

I put the Fidanza in my Mach. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to drive it much though. So, I can't give any real impressions yet.

I will say this, have it balanced before you get it installed. I asked my engine builder to do this and I'm glad I did because it was off quite a bit. I think he ended up drill 5 or 6 holes to balance it. I don't know what that equates to in mass, but I have to believe that many holes is significant.

Thor · 08-08-2011, 10:31 PM

No complaints with the Fidanza.

Mach828 · 08-08-2011, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stopsign32v

Why do you say this? What makes aluminum bad for the drag strip?

Some hate an aluminum flywheel at the dragstrip for launching, and others like it.

I'd be curious to see a 500hp stang, built rear and tranny, strong clutch, on full slicks launch at redline with an aluminum flywheel and then with a billet steel flywheel.

Stopsign32v · 08-08-2011, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03SHKR

I will say this, have it balanced before you get it installed. I asked my engine builder to do this and I'm glad I did because it was off quite a bit. I think he ended up drill 5 or 6 holes to balance it. I don't know what that equates to in mass, but I have to believe that many holes is significant.

NEVER heard of this before!!!

08-08-2011, 06:29 PM	#1
Stopsign32v Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 2,554	How does everyone like their aluminum flywheels? Well I'm kicking around the idea of throwing one on. Just want to hear what you guys think about yours. __________________ 03 white Mach1 JLT RAI \| 1/2 spacer \| Catback \| 4.56s 7.76@87.8mph

08-08-2011, 06:40 PM	#2
jcooper0818 i bet my car is faster... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, La Posts: 590	Re: How does everyone like their aluminum flywheels? a little harder to daily drive but you get used to it..havent been to the track to see the performance gains from it yet though...waiting until it gets colder to get the best possible times __________________ WHO DAT!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 03 DSG Mach 1 5spd IUP Typical Bolt Ons 296hp/331tq?? on MustangDyno?? Best Time:12.83@106 1.72 60ft

08-08-2011, 06:50 PM	#3
Bmeagher Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cowtown, Alberta Posts: 1,261	Re: How does everyone like their aluminum flywheels? Just like driving a civic. LOL __________________ Maximum Motorsports race series shocks/struts, coilovers front and rear, K member, bump steer kit, solid steering shaft, Panhard bar. Built Rear End with 4.30's, Hooker longtubes, Comp 106100's, Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel, Centerforce DF, *FR500 intaked 1/2" Spacer, Livernois Springs, Ford GT Followers in the works.* *SAE 378RWHP ,302 ft/lbs* 70-120mph run http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hqjiOeYWAE

08-08-2011, 06:51 PM	#4
Stopsign32v Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 2,554	Re: How does everyone like their aluminum flywheels? I'm looking at a Fidanza, I don't know of one with less weight. I was wondering about the performance gains. __________________ 03 white Mach1 JLT RAI \| 1/2 spacer \| Catback \| 4.56s 7.76@87.8mph

08-08-2011, 07:16 PM	#5
JDraper On Permanant Vacation Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: McVeytown, PA Posts: 5,015	Re: How does everyone like their aluminum flywheels? I have a Ford Racing aluminum flywheel and I like it a lot. __________________ And then one day you find, 10 years have got behind you, no one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun.. 18 Shelby GT 350 04 Mach 1 (Sold 9/1/2018 ) 18 Ford Explorer XLT 17 Mustang GT/CS Convertible 16 Fusion SE AWD Ecoboost 10 Fusion SE V6 66 289 Mustang Hardtop Restomod

08-08-2011, 07:32 PM	#6
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08-08-2011, 07:42 PM	#7
Stopsign32v Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 2,554	Re: How does everyone like their aluminum flywheels? Lethal has an ACT one that looks super light but then I go to ACT's site and it says there isn't one for our car. __________________ 03 white Mach1 JLT RAI \| 1/2 spacer \| Catback \| 4.56s 7.76@87.8mph

08-08-2011, 07:43 PM	#8
gfong Greg Fonger Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,416	Re: How does everyone like their aluminum flywheels? Do some research on this, if you are drag racing you may want to stay with the iron wheel. It will spin up faster and is lighter but can fall on its face if you do not launch it hard. A bit tricky as it may bog on you. I am sure some will chime in on this. I have an aluminium flywheel and found this out after I switched it out. Are you switching out your clutch as well?

08-08-2011, 07:45 PM	#9
un gm occasional user Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hood cnty TX Posts: 927	Re: How does everyone like their aluminum flywheels? Got a spec aluminum flywheel and stage 2 clutch. I Like the flywheel but cant say I would use a spec clutch again. __________________ 03 dsg 5spd P1SC and stuff. Tuned at Gearheads.

08-08-2011, 07:55 PM	#11
NastyNate Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 1,349	Re: How does everyone like their aluminum flywheels? I have the Fidanza Alum FW and I think its great. Its a lil harder to launch but worth every penny IMO! I DD my car

08-08-2011, 08:16 PM	#12
FastBlueMach1 Crewchief Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ft. Lewis, Wa Posts: 546	Re: How does everyone like their aluminum flywheels? i have the ACT 14.3lb wheel from lethal, i effin love it __________________ I'm the guy who does his job. You must be the other guy... 15T Blackhawk Mechanic Extraordinaire BBK 65mm TB SCT x3 Kooks LT, o/r X Mac Catback PSR K w/ D Spec coilovers 2000 Cobra R brakes 275/40/17 F1GSD3 315/35/17 F1GSD3 FR500 wheels 17x9, 17x10.5 Amsoil engine and tranny 4.10 gears ACT 14.3 lb flywheel SPEC clutch FRPP driveshaft C&L full intake w/85mm maf MGW shifter NGK TR55ix 319HP 333TQ at the wheels H&K USP compact .40S&W

08-08-2011, 08:22 PM	#14
Mach828 Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 5,759	Re: How does everyone like their aluminum flywheels? If your going to be launching at high rpm's on sticky tires you go with billet steel. If you DD the car and don't plan to cut low 60ft times, with sticky tires, more power, and high rpms (its not a drag strip car) then aluminum is a great upgrade for DD and roll racing. If you are on a budget, you use the stock nodular iron one. __________________ Vortech V2 S-trim, E85, A2A Treadstone, Comp cams, built engine, full exhaust, built rear, built 4r70, more mods. Tuned by me with SCT Advantage

08-08-2011, 09:02 PM	#17
Stopsign32v Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 2,554	Re: How does everyone like their aluminum flywheels? I understand that but alot of things can help with the launch. A few examples would be more gear (ie 4.56s over 4.30s), more air pressure in the tires, higher launch RPM. __________________ 03 white Mach1 JLT RAI \| 1/2 spacer \| Catback \| 4.56s 7.76@87.8mph

08-08-2011, 09:13 PM	#18
ModularSpeed Mach Underhood Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: FL Posts: 1,677	Re: How does everyone like their aluminum flywheels? I will never use anything else. I currently have a fidanza in my car. I also use the Fidanza 4.3 Clutch, it is a beast. __________________ Stock 4.6 4V, Cobra Cammed: 11.63@117.84 - N/A T45 / 4.56 / Drag Radials - N/A 4V Video

08-08-2011, 09:47 PM	#20
2camsam Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Knoxville Posts: 803	Re: How does everyone like their aluminum flywheels? It definetly will let you rev quicker. I put one in when I blew 3rd gear in my tranny and it made launching a bit harder. It really didn't show any differance at the track but I was also learning to race with a 5- speed for the first time. My tranny has made about a 1000 passes on it since the light weight flywheel al. driveshaft and lightweight spool. I defintly think it will help your drivetrain last longer.

08-08-2011, 09:50 PM	#21
03SHKR used to be BrianWannaMach Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,468	Re: How does everyone like their aluminum flywheels? I put the Fidanza in my Mach. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to drive it much though. So, I can't give any real impressions yet. I will say this, have it balanced before you get it installed. I asked my engine builder to do this and I'm glad I did because it was off quite a bit. I think he ended up drill 5 or 6 holes to balance it. I don't know what that equates to in mass, but I have to believe that many holes is significant. __________________ Brian 03 DSG Mach 1, 5-Spd, w/IUP VIN 387483, Mustang Dyno: 321 rwhp/326 rwtq; 371 rwhp/466 rwtq on 100 shot - old numbers, new numbers pending - See pics of my first 86 SVO - I have two - See pics of my 67 Mustang Fastback w/ 427 Small Block - See pics of my 2003 Mach 1 Web Page, needs update for new motor, etc. - See pics of my wife’s 06 Mustang

08-08-2011, 10:31 PM	#22
Thor "God of Thunder" Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: DC Posts: 1,076	Re: How does everyone like their aluminum flywheels? No complaints with the Fidanza.

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