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Title: flywheels?
Post by: fe66comet on January 16, 2013, 04:03:16 PM
I am thinking of using an 18lb aluminum flywheel with a duel disk 10" McLeod clutch. First thing I found at closer study is the Mcload flywheel states that it will fit a 11" or12" clutch, does this mean the 10" will not land on the insert? Another question is will this adversely affect driveability on the street or on a road race track to lighten my rotating mass by 10 lbs? I am after the quicker acceleration that the aluminum part offers.
Title: Re: flywheels?
Post by: jayb on January 16, 2013, 09:48:27 PM
I would call McCleod on that.  If that flywheel won't fit, they must make one that will have an insert to match up with the dual disc clutch; they do a lot of custom stuff.

I have run aluminum flywheels on the street with no issues, except that the clutch can be a little trickier to engage because you don't have the inertia of the steel flywheel keeping the engine spinning.  But the performance benefit outweighs this minor issue, in my opinion.
Title: Re: flywheels?
Post by: fe66comet on January 17, 2013, 08:43:07 AM
That's what I'll do I am sure they would have something in aluminum to fit their RST clutch.