New flywheel?

[Leaper]

Is it worth the money to get a lighter flywheel for my H22 conversion project? I know its a matter of opinion. But is the cost/benifit worth it. Dropping the engine into my 2001 Accord and I plan to turbo and nos the setup in the future.

[del]

here's the thing. it's gonna make your car harder to drive, not to mention launch good. if you like to drag race, i would actually suggest not getting a lighter flywheel. but if you auto-x a lot, then yeah a lighter flywheel would help. for daily driver, i don't think it's worth it. the engine will rev faster and and more freely, but it's just a bigger pain driving on a daily basis. if you're willing to accept all that, then go for it, you'll also lose a few pounds, which always helps preludes.

[Leaper]

How does it make the car harder to drive on an everyday basis? I understand the RPM would drop further down between shifts with a lighter flywheel but wouldnt the car get to the turbo RPM range faster thus making the car faster say in the short runs?

[strodda]

thanks fot the info there del, i was considering getting a new flywheel, but now im not going to. i wouldnt mind the extra lowend power, but i dont want to compromise daily driving, since thats all i do.

[del]

Originally posted by Leaper
How does it make the car harder to drive on an everyday basis? I understand the RPM would drop further down between shifts with a lighter flywheel but wouldnt the car get to the turbo RPM range faster thus making the car faster say in the short runs?

basically you have to rev higher just to get the car going. and when you're starting off on a hill, it gets even tougher. easier to stall. i guess once you're used to it, it's fine. but you don't have the momentum with a lighter flywheel that you have with the heavier one. at least with a heavier one, that momentum you get when the engine spins actually helps you. it's a matter of physics, a subject that i failed to master in college. i can't really explain in words without confusing you, but if you think about it a minute, it makes sense.

[Leaper]

Hadnt thought about it in that way before. Makes sense now, thanks.