Ram Introduces New Billet Aluminum and Billet Steel Flywheels for V6 Mustangs|

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Ram Introduces New Billet Aluminum and Barracks Steel Flywheels for V6 Mustangs

Ram Clutches has introduced a new range of billet aluminum and billet steel flywheels for V6 Mustangs from 1997 to 2004.

The reward of the billet steel over the original bandage iron unit is that, though they counterbalance the same, around 32lbs, the billet steel unit of measurement is significantly stronger. Crucially, it remains complimentary of stress cracks and, therefore, prophylactic at high engine speeds and higher clutch clamping forces. In addition barracks steel flywheels operate more effectively with modernistic loftier-functioning clutch friction materials than do their cast-iron counterparts.

In comparison, the aluminum flywheel has the decisive advantage of carrying minimal weight. In this case it rids itself of half its mass—tipping the scales at 16lbs. Lower mass means a lower moment of inertia, which translates to faster response—faster acceleration and deceleration as well as less wheel spin.

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Constructed from 6061-T6, Ram's aluminum flywheels utilize 1/4in thick steel inserts to avert baloney. To maintain their flatness the inserts, which mate with the clutch disc friction surfaces, are attached to the flywheels by xviii rivets.

To overcome clutch snatch or chatter and provide minimal run-out, these new flywheels are Blanchard-ground, contributing a proper friction surface. It also ensures the flywheel is parallel to the mounting flange. In addition, Ram counter-bores the flywheels for button-head cap screws that secure the starter gear ring to the flywheel. Ram's new flywheels replace the original cast atomic number 26 units on all 3.8 liter V6 Mustang models of the following years: 1997-1998; '99-'00; and both three.8 and 3.9 liter models 2001-2004. The flywheels on model years from 1997 to 2000 are externally balanced; the after units from 2001- '04 have zero remainder. All flywheels are fitted with 164-tooth starter gear rings.

Function numbers and prices are as follows:

1541	Steel flywheel Ford iii.8L	Steel flywheel Ford 3.8L 97-98 164 tooth ext. bal.	$365.00
1542	Steel flywheel Ford 3.8L	Steel flywheel Ford 3.8L 99-00 164 tooth ext. bal.	$365.00
1543	Steel flywheel Ford 3.8,3.9L	Steel flywheel Ford iii.8,3.9L 01-04 164 tooth '0' bal.	$365.00
2541	Alum. Flywheel Ford 3.8L	Alum. Flywheel Ford three.8L 97-98 164 tooth ext. bal.	$467.68
2542	Alum. Flywheel Ford three.8L	Alum. Flywheel Ford iii.8L 99-00 164 tooth ext. bal.	$467.68
2543	Alum. Flywheel Ford 3.8,iii.9L	Alum. Flywheel Ford 3.8,three.9L 01-04 164 tooth '0' bal.	$467.68