mskala
May 19 2015, 07:46 AM
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?
McMark
May 19 2015, 10:38 AM
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.
Andyrew
May 19 2015, 01:25 PM
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.
bob_emm
May 19 2015, 01:40 PM
The lightened one they sell (911-914/6) looks pretty nice.
mskala
May 19 2015, 02:20 PM
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.
r_towle
May 19 2015, 03:05 PM
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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