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Need a Flywheel, 3.0L to 901 transmission. |
daytona |
Mar 9 2017, 01:40 PM
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daytona Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 13-April 14 From: Ormond Beach, Florida Member No.: 17,249 Region Association: South East States |
Hi guys,
I need some help. As the title says, I need a flywheel for my 914-6 conversion. I have a 3.0L engine and a 901 trans. Where can I find a flywheel for this application? Please help, we have the car, the engine, the trans with clutch...but no flywheel. Thanks, Bill. |
Krieger |
Mar 9 2017, 07:56 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,686 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
Kennedy Engineering make an adapter ring that fits the stock 3.0 flywheel. Bolts right up. They sell the clutch and to bearing too.
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IronHillRestorations |
Mar 10 2017, 10:19 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,708 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
+1 on the Kennedy ring gear adapter/clutch pkg
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Krieger |
Mar 10 2017, 07:01 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,686 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
“The Flywheel” is a very useful analogy for implementing business strategy created by Jim Collins. It describes how driving a new strategy is like getting a huge flywheel into motion. Initially, there is no movement – many people think that the strategy is absurd – it is almost impossible to imagine the flywheel at speed. With great exertion of will, the CEO is able to deliver some results that get the flywheel moving. They appear small and trivial initially, but create the credibility to move to more ambitious results. As more and more results accumulate, more and more people throw their weight behind the wheel and the momentum of the flywheel builds and builds. An Example? How do you do the analysis? If you want to know more Read Good to Great and visit www.jimcollins.com How can you adapt this concept? Freaky Vreeky? |
daytona |
Mar 11 2017, 07:24 AM
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daytona Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 13-April 14 From: Ormond Beach, Florida Member No.: 17,249 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks Krieger and Perry Kiehl for the info on Kennedy. I will contact them on Monday.
Really appreciate the helpful response. The depth of knowledge in this forum is incredible. Thanks again guys. Bill. PS: The analogy of the flywheel is very good, but not helpful in this particular case. |
Randal |
Mar 11 2017, 11:43 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
Thanks Krieger and Perry Kiehl for the info on Kennedy. I will contact them on Monday. Really appreciate the helpful response. The depth of knowledge in this forum is incredible. Thanks again guys. Bill. PS: The analogy of the flywheel is very good, but not helpful in this particular case. I used Kennedy flywheel and such in 222. Worked great. Also Patrick Motor Sports has some superlight flywheels and such. Like 13lbs with the pressure plate and clutch disk. Great for racing applications, but pricey. |
mepstein |
Mar 11 2017, 01:42 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,142 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Thanks Krieger and Perry Kiehl for the info on Kennedy. I will contact them on Monday. Really appreciate the helpful response. The depth of knowledge in this forum is incredible. Thanks again guys. Bill. PS: The analogy of the flywheel is very good, but not helpful in this particular case. I used Kennedy flywheel and such in 222. Worked great. Also Patrick Motor Sports has some superlight flywheels and such. Like 13lbs with the pressure plate and clutch disk. Great for racing applications, but pricey. I've found PMS sources most of their stuff from KEP/Kennedy and then marks it up. |
sixaddict |
Mar 12 2017, 08:56 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 781 Joined: 22-January 09 From: Panama City Beach, FL Member No.: 9,961 Region Association: South East States |
Not to hi jack this thread but for those watching that actually know the answer through experience would like the guidance...( yeah I know a long way to say not looking for uneducated guesses (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) )
Have to join Bill in calling KEP Monday for new clutch and pp as mine failed at track this weekend---- (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) ) Since I am in there ( an expensive comment) what is benefit / downside of changing to aluminum flywheel.. Have 3 liter carburated with about 244 HP at RW mated to 901 ) Any guidance would be appreciated . Terry |
Cracker |
Mar 12 2017, 09:42 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States |
The benefits of a lighter flywheel are: 1) a quicker response to on throttle inputs and 2) a quicker free-er revving engine. For your track car (green) it is virtually a no-brainer. The lack of weight, as compared to a steel flywheel, can make it more difficult to launch the car from a stop. Both you and Eric will easily adapt to the slight change...at least Eric will! The reason you routinely see race cars stall coming out of pit stops. To launch consistently with a very light flywheel, it requires a fair amount of throttle and slippage. The difference will be negligible with a full size flywheel. Capiche?
Tony Not to hi jack this thread but for those watching that actually know the answer through experience would like the guidance...( yeah I know a long way to say not looking for uneducated guesses (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) ) Have to join Bill in calling KEP Monday for new clutch and pp as mine failed at track this weekend---- (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) ) Since I am in there ( an expensive comment) what is benefit / downside of changing to aluminum flywheel.. Have 3 liter carburated with about 244 HP at RW mated to 901 ) Any guidance would be appreciated . Terry |
sixaddict |
Mar 12 2017, 10:44 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 781 Joined: 22-January 09 From: Panama City Beach, FL Member No.: 9,961 Region Association: South East States |
And all I had to do was call my friends ......... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) although then I would not have had my ability denigrated in public (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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Randal |
Mar 12 2017, 11:27 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
Not to hi jack this thread but for those watching that actually know the answer through experience would like the guidance...( yeah I know a long way to say not looking for uneducated guesses (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) ) Have to join Bill in calling KEP Monday for new clutch and pp as mine failed at track this weekend---- (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) ) Since I am in there ( an expensive comment) what is benefit / downside of changing to aluminum flywheel.. Have 3 liter carburated with about 244 HP at RW mated to 901 ) Any guidance would be appreciated . Terry Hold on - Kennedy tells you exactly what torque and hp can be handled by their products! |
mepstein |
Mar 13 2017, 05:32 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,142 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Not to hi jack this thread but for those watching that actually know the answer through experience would like the guidance...( yeah I know a long way to say not looking for uneducated guesses (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) ) Have to join Bill in calling KEP Monday for new clutch and pp as mine failed at track this weekend---- (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) ) Since I am in there ( an expensive comment) what is benefit / downside of changing to aluminum flywheel.. Have 3 liter carburated with about 244 HP at RW mated to 901 ) Any guidance would be appreciated . Terry Hold on - Kennedy tell you exactly what torque and hp can be handled by their products! Yep |
sixaddict |
Mar 14 2017, 10:16 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 781 Joined: 22-January 09 From: Panama City Beach, FL Member No.: 9,961 Region Association: South East States |
but KEP does not do flywheel..>That you have to go to Phoenix and abused (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) to purchase
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mepstein |
Mar 14 2017, 10:19 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,142 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
but KEP does not do flywheel..>That you have to go to Phoenix and abused (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) to purchase WTB on pelican parts. |
daytona |
Mar 21 2017, 06:26 PM
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daytona Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 13-April 14 From: Ormond Beach, Florida Member No.: 17,249 Region Association: South East States |
Thought I should post an update to the thread since I ordered a flywheel today. The truth is that there was not much of a choice, but we ordered the flywheel from Kennedy.
It should ship in a week or so, and then on to the car. Ya baby, we are making progress now. I will post again after the flywheel is installed. Later guys. Bill. |
IronHillRestorations |
Mar 21 2017, 08:29 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,708 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
Pics would be nice! The last 3.0 I did used the stock flat flywheel and the special 901 style ring gear that bolted right up. The clutch looked to be some kind of stock part, but the TOB had been modified from something else.
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gms |
Mar 22 2017, 02:34 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,692 Joined: 12-March 04 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 1,785 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I used a stock 3L flywheel and ring gear with the KEP pressure plate and disk
It works very well |
Matt Romanowski |
Apr 11 2017, 01:27 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 878 Joined: 4-January 04 From: Manchester, NH Member No.: 1,507 |
If you're still looking for one, I have it! We just took it out to put a 915 in our car. Call me at 603-674-3250.
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daytona |
Apr 15 2017, 12:53 PM
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daytona Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 13-April 14 From: Ormond Beach, Florida Member No.: 17,249 Region Association: South East States |
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