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Old 03-24-2010, 04:18 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by nameless View Post
Absolutely not true. It would reduce parasitic losses involved in the rotating the driveline (and in the other case a heavier flywheel). Ultimately it would actually improve tq and hp readings at the flywheel.

It will decrease inertia, which is not the same as torque.
^Yes you are correct, but who can make one that doesnt rattle and shake like an old VW beetle. That is the topic of the OP.
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