SPEC Aluminum Flywheel for 79-04 Mustangs
Reduce the rotating mass weight with a Lightweight Flywheel)

August 10th 2005 i finally did it as much as i cringed i went and purchased the most expensive clutch and flywheel i could afford and would work for my application. Total Cost with Shipping was 800 USD dam but it would have cost me 700 CAD for the aluminum flywheel here. Either way i got just about everything to assemble the new shortblock, and have it dyno tuned.

Aluminum Flywheel (SPEC)

SPEC billet aluminum flywheels are also CNC machined and exceed SFI standards for high stress racing applications. These units are recommended for highly modified street or racing vehicles, and for mildly modified street cars that can benefit from reduced rotating mass without the loss of daily drivability. The body of the flywheel is made of tempered aluminums, either 6061 T6 or 2024 T3, for ultimate strength and lightest possible weight. The 1/4 inch thick friction plate is a 1050 high carbon alloy, for incredible durability with any friction disc material, even iron. The plates are secured to the body by aerospace fasteners or stainless steel rivets, depending on the application. These fasteners were chosen because of their exceptional strength and corrosion resistance. The ring gears are pressed on and secured with grade 10 fasteners. They gear is also heat treated for longevity. They are effective, durable and almost too pretty to install.!

How Does An Alluminum Flywheel Generate More Power?

Simply put reducing the rotating mass of an engine will allow a faster rpm increase. Allowing you to generate more power faster. Alluminum flywheels dont acutally give you more horse power but allow it to be more easily transfered to your tires.

Here is What Spec Says Visit Specs Website

The automotive component most responsible for insuring optimum clutch performance and life is the flywheel. The flywheel's contribution to power transfer is three-fold.

Firstly, the flywheel should provide a consistent and friction enhancing surface for the clutch disc.
Flywheels also aid in proper inertia, which is determined by the flywheel weight. Inertia controls the ratio of power to acceleration and can make a vehicle faster or slower based on gear ratio, tire type, vehicle weight, power output and even the location in the powerband output is achieved. The weight of a flywheel and amount of inertia it provides can also effect drivability.
Lastly, the flywheel must provide a true balance at rpm, which means no dimensional runout that produces engine damaging and power robbing vibrations and allows smooth engine revolutions.

SPEC flywheels are CNC manufactured at an unheard-of .001 tolerance, in an industry where the standard is .010. This precision manufacturing process ensures perfect balance and a perfectly flat bedding surface for the clutch disc, both of which also contribute to the ultimate in safety for competitive environments. All SPEC flywheels carry SFI certification. (sfi link)

To allow for specific inertia needs, SPEC flywheels are made in high carbon billet steel and aircraft quality billet aluminum. The aluminum and most steel SPEC units are rebuildable and feature a replaceable steel friction plate that is made from a friction- enhancing steel metal specially formulated for optimum clutch bedding and holding power. The aluminum and steel materials provide a light and medium weight option for all types of racing. SPEC spends a lot of time and effort on research and development of optimum flywheel dimensions and weights for all types of driving and racing and can optimize your MOI (moment of inertia) to maximize your car's output and performance.