Lightweight flywheels on turbo cars

Wed, 9 Oct 2002 13:58:32 -0500

True, it is to get higher HP -how? By giving the turbo load to spool and let
IT make the power than a some 8.5:1 pistons trying to breath with a big,
masking turbo in the way. I'd assume you'd want the turbo spooled more
quickly RPM wise so that it could make more boost (power) sooner for a
longer period of time, rather than having the engine itself revving up to
6000 RPM quicker and sort of "leaving the turbo behind".

Terry Heick
Modern Sports Car
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