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Can I use a heavier flywheel?

Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 3:00 am
by douglas vincent
So last year I got a good deal on a new flywheel off Ebay. 100% new but for a newer Forester (I think).

Anyway, its direct bolt on, but if you know your older Legacy flywheels, you know they are kind of "cut" out but this is a casting process, not a milling process. THis means it is about 5-10 lbs lighter than this newer flywheel.

What will this do to my engine? My older flywheel is pretty shot.

Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 5:09 am
by Legacy777
Is the flywheel from the forester from a n/a or turbo forester?

If it's from a n/a forester, then you can use it, and everything will be fine.

Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 5:53 am
by douglas vincent
No clue.

All measurements are 100% identical. Its just thiicker in the casting where the stock flywheel is dished out.

Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 11:57 pm
by Legacy777
if it's a n/a style flywheel and the mating surface is the same....I wouldn't see why it wouldn't work.

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 12:34 am
by BAC5.2
Heavy flywheels are good for launching. Go for it.

Lots of local high-output cars use stock flywheels.