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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 03:21 PM
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i wated to know if a dampener will take away horsepower since i am adding weight to my engine.
Old Dec 3, 2005 | 07:08 PM
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I dont think so... its kinda like a steel flywheel. Its not taking away hp but it might mean the engine will rev 1/10th of a second slower... more rotating mass. Hell im no expert though.


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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 12:32 AM
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If you are talking about an 'SFI' type dampner some are lighter than others. Just make sure what you get is what your balance calls for.
5.0's can be a zero balance, 28oz or 50oz........
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 04:58 AM
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thanks fella's, any brands u recommend? or are they all basically the same
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 11:46 AM
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Steeda used to be the only game in town but now March also makes balancer equipped UDP's.
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