lightweight flywheel
A lightweight flywheel is a lighter piece that spins with the engine. It helps the car feel quicker when you press the gas pedal.
A lightweight flywheel is a lighter version of the engine’s rotating mass, reducing inertia to improve throttle response and acceleration. It is often used in performance or racing applications.
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"You got a lightweight flywheel in there. Wouldn't recommend that if you wanted to drive it on the street, but."
2026 Mazda Miata Is Still the Answer Talking Cars (MP3)
"The lightweight flywheel, which, you know, it has a reputation for being hard to drive... the ECUs on the RS are quite well tuned to cope with the lightweight flywheel."
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"people that do lightweight flywheels and stuff like I know why you do and it revs up faster, but then the stock heavier flywheel is more consistent, no noise, easier to drive."
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