Miata Mailing List: May 1998, Message #81

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This is sort of a broad question so here goes.
I am thinking of having my flywheel lightened (1.8L).
I was wondering if anyone has any experience with having
their existing flywheel lightened (as opposed to buying an Aluminum one
which costs 4 times more).
More specifically I was wondering how dangerous this can be. (i.e.
exploding flywheel taking your leg off or worse)
I have talked with a few people and the general consensus was that if
done in moderation and if the weight was taken off the right areas of the
flywheel (i.e. outer edge)
then the flywheel would be safe and the integrity would not be compromised.
What is your opinion?
Thanks for your time.
	-Peter

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Peter D. Lapidus
ICQ: 10784369
gt1662b@prism.gatech.edu
peter@ctrvax.vanderbilt.edu
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