Lightweight flywheel = power and economy?

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Old 03-04-2010, 10:02 PM
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Lightweight flywheel = power and economy?

A while back I installed a set of UR pulleys and noticed considerable fuel economy gains. Enough gain in fact for them to more than pay for themselves in the first year because of my long work commute. Because of the considerable savings and the added weekend fun, I've considered getting a lightweight flywheel. My throwout bearing is giving me some trouble and will be replaced soon so doing both at the same time would be much easier than doing them at different times.
Has anyone installed a lighter flywheel and noticed any FE gains as a result?
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Originally Posted by Itchytoe
A while back I installed a set of UR pulleys and noticed considerable fuel economy gains. Enough gain in fact for them to more than pay for themselves in the first year because of my long work commute. Because of the considerable savings and the added weekend fun, I've considered getting a lightweight flywheel. My throwout bearing is giving me some trouble and will be replaced soon so doing both at the same time would be much easier than doing them at different times.
Has anyone installed a lighter flywheel and noticed any FE gains as a result?
Sorry for not being much of a help on flywheel. But after mounting Mugen GP (16.5 pounds each) I've definitely got an increase in MPG. Before I would get low fuel warning at 270 miles. I have not seen the light coming on any earlier than 270 ever since I mounted my wheels, which have been 2 months now.

I'm in the UR group buy right now and can't wait for it to come. I also can't wait for more of an increase in MPG.
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I've noticed a little better mileage this week since I installed an Exedy LW flywheel and lighter rims(3#s/corner). Hope that helps.
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