TBM Flywheel thoughts

[Mark44]

Any one use one of these TBM Flywheels? Weighing in at 2.0 LBS it appears to me a better decision to run this over total loss, with this flywheel you still get the advantages of total loss without the hassle and half the cost thoughts?

http://www.tbmracing.com/products/engine.html#701_flywheel


Mark44

 

[MADMAT]

F MAN!!!!!!! I want one!!!

 

[Mark44]

TL loss flywheel 1LB 12oz.

TBM 2.0 LBS

So why have the hassle of TL? IMO

Mark44

 

[sflsurfrider]

it seems that youd benefit the same way as total loss as far as weight goes, but you wont get the multi spark discharge of msd. :dunno:

 

[MADMAT]

I never understood TL. I want a charging system.

Dangit man that thing is sick!! I wonder why it is 100 more than the SXR alum charger.

 

[skinnyman]

I have one just have not installed yet
Mine was 2.3lbs
If you are running advent you need to talk to Tim
It is a really nice flywheel and Tim is great to deal with

 

[Katie]

Yeah-I am not messing with TL I would just do this. Why have the hassle in my opinion. I believe a couple people bought this flywheel used from skiclinic post your thoughts!

 

[Mark44]

We need supertune's thoughts.

Mark44

 

[QJS]

There is much more to total loss than flywheel weight, the timing curve can be adjusted which is probably more important than flywheel weight,particularly on a high performance engine.
Chris.

 

[Mouthfulloflake]

the adjustable curve is very beneficial too the TL system too, I would think?

you can ad massive ignition advance down low, and pull it out in the upper RPMS to have good snap and still not blow things to hell on long high RPM runs.

 

[Mark44]

Guess I should add for recreational riding.

Mark44

 

[Mouthfulloflake]

a $600 flywheel for rec riding?

haha

 

[Watty]

I'll take the total loss thanks...

I don't see where the hassle comes from. You attach the brain to a board, bolt on your pickup plate and flywheel and run some wires...For the gain it gives, it's well worth it.

 

[crammit442]

I'll take the total loss thanks...

I don't see where the hassle comes from. You attach the brain to a board, bolt on your pickup plate and flywheel and run some wires...For the gain it gives, it's well worth it.

EXACTLY!!! Less hassle than charging systems IMO.

 

[Mouthfulloflake]

I prefer the automatic charging of my ski personally, but if Total Loss systems were CHEAPER, and the brains more reliable, I would run one.

I had an old style, single pickup digital brain, and decided not to use it, didnt want to charge batteries, and was afraid the brain would die on me.

I would LOVE to have a lighter charging flywheel, and more control of the timing curve.
but it just isnt worth $600 to me.

 

[Mark44]

I wouldn't want to loose my charging system and from all the headache threads on TL and brains going out I think the 500 dollar fly wheel would be a better choice for me.

Mark44

 

[Mouthfulloflake]

does that TBM have a steel hub?

when I went to the link, I saw a $599 price, and NO photo?

 

[Mark44]

Yep sorry 599 and the photo is on the left of the page.

 

[FL-cracker]

I think this would be a much better alternative for salt water riding..... IMO, unless your trying compete in freestyle or race, TL is way overrated. Charging before every ride is just one more thing to do before hitting the water.

I would like to here some reviews of the TBM vs a OEM lightened, if anyone has done any back to back testing.

 

[Mouthfulloflake]

If stockers weigh 61X flywheel 3.610 lb and 62T 3.7436 lb

and you can safely take off 0.5 lbs of them for $65 or so.

you have 3.1 or 3.2 lbs for $65 vs 2lbs for over $600?

I know 1.1lbs is alot when its spinning 8000rpms, but man thats pretty expensive performance!