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Old 08-16-2018, 09:38 AM   #26
Jim Caughlin
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Default Re: Lighter wheels = any E.T reduction?

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Originally Posted by Bob Mulry View Post
The further away from the centerline of rotation the greater benefit of rotating weight reduction..

Remove 1 pound of rotating weight from the OD of the flywheel vs. a 1 pound reduction from gun drilled axles.....

It's called moment of inertia.

Just sayin'
Flywheel weight vs wheel weight is a totally different situation. When I reduced the flywheel/clutch weight and dia, I got HUGE results.

Jim
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