
Originally Posted by
DB1_77
it all depends on your application
road racing guys prefer lighter flywheels so they can take advantage of the slightly quicker rev. Considering their cars are constantly moving around the track, the engine needs less momentum to produce power.
Drag racing on the other hand, a slightly heavier flywheel is in order, considering their type of racing is performed from a dead stop rather than "who comes out of the corner faster."
[drops two cents into the bucket]
-jonathan