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Re: flywheel weight

To: Crim <gwcrim@usa.com>
Subject: Re: flywheel weight
From: "Thomas E. Bryant" <saltracer@awwwsome.com>
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2001 14:31:44 -0700
Can't see that a heavy flywheel could hurt top speed runs, might even 
help. As  far as I'm concerned the only reason for a light flywheel 
would be for quick engine RPM, which would not be an advantage for long 
course runs. We did use a 38 lb. flywheel on the Desoto in the 1/4 mile 
to help carry the RPMs off the starting line.

Tom, Redding CA - #216 D/GCC

Crim wrote:

> Our Team has been discussing flywheel weight as it applies to top
> speeds.  Some say that heavier is better, some lighter.  What's the
> consensus amongst the Land Speed Digest?
> 
> George Crim
> Sportster List Race Team
> http://www.sportster.org/LSR
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