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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 10:45 PM
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15lbs Flywheel or Larger IC?

I have some amount of money to spent on the car but I couldn't decide which one will really works for my car. So I need opinions from you, which part should I get.

I just need to go faster

So far mods...

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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 03:36 PM
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I've done both. The flywheel will make a more immediate difference, especially if you're after more punch down low.

Frankly, the IC didn't deliver near the noticeable change that the flywheel did. But, the flywheel, once you figure installation cost, is much more expensive. I'd still prefer it, dollar for dollar.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by hornguys
I've done both. The flywheel will make a more immediate difference, especially if you're after more punch down low.

Frankly, the IC didn't deliver near the noticeable change that the flywheel did. But, the flywheel, once you figure installation cost, is much more expensive. I'd still prefer it, dollar for dollar.
What LBS u did go with? And should I get Wilwood bbk or IC and Flywheel. It's going to cost me same amount of money.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 06:36 PM
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Back then, I went with the 11 lbs. flywheel. If I were to do it again, I might stay wih something like 15, for somehat better streetability.

Dont know bout the IC vs. brakes. Since the IC makes such a slight difference comparatively, guess it'd be brakes. In my case, it was the Quaife LSD, siince I was aleady in there, and now the labor cost was essentially shared.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Minirowski
What LBS u did go with? And should I get Wilwood bbk or IC and Flywheel. It's going to cost me same amount of money.
If I may......I don't have the flywheel yet but my AP brakes made a much bigger impression on me than the Alta IC did

Jim aka "hornguys" knows from where he speaks.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 06:56 PM
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If I may......I don't have the flywheel yet but my AP brakes made a much bigger impression on me than the Alta IC did

Jim aka "hornguys" knows from where he speaks.
I would have to agree with that. My brakes were much more noticable than the ic was. I have a flywheel, clutch and quaife sitting here waiting to be installed. Problem is I either have to pay someone to do it or wait till I can use a shop with a lift to do it?? Broke the bank to get the parts :-) Now I need to get them in!
 
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 07:11 PM
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I'd like to turn my IC in as credit towards a twin-charged package.

Of all the mods I've done, the GRS IC was the least bang for the buck, and some say it is supposed to be better than the Alta...

Having said that, I really like and respect Graham. Maybe my expectations were askew.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 07:19 PM
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if you are going to T/C hang on to that IC it will come in handy and its one less thing you will need to buy :smile:
 
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by hornguys
I'd like to turn my IC in as credit towards a twin-charged package.

Of all the mods I've done, the GRS IC was the least bang for the buck, and some say it is supposed to be better than the Alta...

Having said that, I really like and respect Graham. Maybe my expectations were askew.
we should start a new thread "least bang for the buck" I have a few candidates.
 
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