{"product_id":"flywheel-steel-ram-clutches-1517b","title":"Flywheel, Steel RAM Clutches (1517b)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe flywheel serves as the foundation of the clutch system, and because it acts as an energy storage device, it also determines the amount of power available to launch the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA heavy flywheel stores more energy as it spins compared to a light flywheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your engine and gearing combination requires more inertia or power to launch the car without bogging the motor, a heavier flywheel is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, a heavier flywheel will be slower to accelerate through the gears.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lighter flywheel creates less inertia at launch but will accelerate quicker through the gears.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo effectively use a lighter flywheel, consider the car weight, operating RPM of the engine, and most importantly, the gearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInsufficient gear will cause the engine to nose over or ‘bog’ on launch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible with Ram billet steel flywheels are recommended as replacements for factory cast flywheels in high performance and racing vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCast flywheels are not explosion proof and can be hazardous when used in high performance applications at higher RPMs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible with Ram billet steel flywheels are CNC machined from certified materials and exceed SFI specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter machining, the flywheels are blanchard ground parallel to the crankshaft mounting surface, ensuring minimum runout and the optimum mating surface for the clutch disc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse steel flywheels in heavier drag race cars or for the best driveability in street driven vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits 11, 11.5\/12\" Long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeighs 38.5 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHas a 24.2 oz\/in imbalance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures a 176 tooth ring gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeets SFI 1.1 specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClutches, flywheels, and release bearings are STRICTLY FACTORY WARRANTY ONLY.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe customer must return the unit to Compatible with Ram for evaluation and inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a full list of warranty information, please see our warranty information here.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ram Clutch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51746725200154,"sku":"RMC1517B","price":414.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/8942\/8506\/files\/61xv67EWlfL.jpg?v=1771994485","url":"https:\/\/trybeepbeep.com\/products\/flywheel-steel-ram-clutches-1517b","provider":"TryBeepbeep","version":"1.0","type":"link"}