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SC2150 · 01-30-2011, 11:12 AM

The pluses are for road racing the rpms will drop less between up-shifts and the motor can rev quicker. The negatives are in a drag race application the heavier flywheel will store more energy/inertia that allows a harder launch.

01-30-2011, 11:12 AM	#2
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	The pluses are for road racing the rpms will drop less between up-shifts and the motor can rev quicker. The negatives are in a drag race application the heavier flywheel will store more energy/inertia that allows a harder launch.