 flywheel (-6) "OEM" vs. "QSC" quality?, $500 vs. $200 price |
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| mskala |
 May 19 2015, 07:46 AM
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Anybody know what the deal is with QSC when it comes to flywheels?
I did a quick look and "OEM" supplier early 911/914-6 flywheels are $500+ new. But a few places are selling "QSC" for ~$200 new. I've heard the name QSC for cylinders (not in high regard) but anyone have experience with flywheels? |
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| McMark |
May 19 2015, 10:38 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,180 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I've gotten a flywheel from the cheap places (wasn't for a 914 though) and had a problem with the face where the crank seal rides was too small. Would have leaked like CRAZY. Luckily, I had heard mention of that issue before, so I knew to check it.
So just check the thing over dimensionally when you get it. Also, cheaper steel alloy/mixtures may wear more quickly. I haven't heard of it happening, but it is a logical possibility. |
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| Andyrew |
May 19 2015, 01:25 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,380 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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Flywheels typically are not a problem when it comes to the "cheap" stuff, its more about the pressure plate failing, however the disk itself also tends to fail.
I wouldnt hesitate to grab it and send it to a shop for balancing. |
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| bob_emm |
May 19 2015, 01:40 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 22-May 14 From: Santa Paula Member No.: 17,383 Region Association: Southern California |
The lightened one they sell (911-914/6) looks pretty nice.
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| mskala |
May 19 2015, 02:20 PM
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R Group: Members Posts: 1,935 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 79 Region Association: None
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Thanks for advice. I'm not really looking at buying at least until off-season, but
it is good to know. Also I may have mine resurfaced. |
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| r_towle |
May 19 2015, 03:05 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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and cheap steel used for toyota truck frames was never a problem either.....
you wonder were all the recycled steel goes?? |
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