On a vehicle with a traditional manual transmission, engine output is routed through a clutch mechanism to the geardrive assembly. A flywheel bolts to the end of the crankshaft on the rear of the ...
Inside the bellhousing, flywheel thickness is the big variable. Adding or reducing thickness (as illustrated by two aftermarket 'wheels) is the easiest way to change flywheel weight, so heavy ...
How do dual clutch transmissions work? I explain how the system works, and why it is so successful at rapid gear changes. How ...