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Aluminum Fidanza Flywheel for 5.7 HEMI

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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 02:50 AM
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Default Aluminum Fidanza Flywheel for 5.7 HEMI

Does anybody know if this is a worthwhile mod? I have an aluminum flywheel for my Ford Probe Gt and it made a big difference in engine performance. I know the stock wheels over 20 pounds and the fidanza is at 13. Any input will be appreciated. I have an 05 Ram 1500 QC HEMI with the 5 speed Automatic, and 3.92 gears.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 04:13 PM
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Anybody at all?
I'd appreciate any info, even if it's your brother in law's son's friend whose Uncle's daughter said it didn't do anything. I really need some background on it
 
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 07:17 PM
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Ford probe= manual transmission=Flywheel
Hemi=automatic=flexplate
 
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 07:36 PM
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Well that's a news flash. They were being advertised for Autos.

So, any info on the flexplates?
 
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 07:52 PM
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Auto flexplates are stamped steel and weigh like 12lbs. Alum flexplates are maybe 8lbs. 4lbs wont make any difference in your rotating mass when already attached to a 50lb+ 8qt fluid filled torque converter.

What guys get Alum flexplates if for Manual trans. Reason is because there is much more material(steel is ~40lbs and Alum ~16lbs) That much weight savings allows the engine to rev much quicker. This means a faster rev in between gear shifts.

All the work for an auto and cost of mod = useless.
 

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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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Okay, that was all I needed. Thanks for saving me the cash.
 
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