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Old 11-13-2003, 03:46 PM
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Default LIGHT vs. HEAVY FLYWHEEL

Gents,
Is anyone willing to share info and experience about their choice of flywheel spec for FE's? I currently am using 32lb. steel on a 427 sized SO with Toploader and 3:31 gears. The cam makes power from 3500 to 7000. I took 3lbs. off the nose of the crank by switching to an Innovators West balancer on the advice of Geo. Anderson and noticed improved throttle response and am very pleased. Wondering if I should go to aluminum flywheel to further improve response, or if even this "small"size motor [not a big stroker] needs heavier "flywheel effect".
Thanks for any thoughts you might share.
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