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Old 08-26-2003, 08:33 AM
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sup guys,

i was wondering for the longest time, i think i may have read it in honda-tech ages ago -> tried the search and could not find it...

my question is, is it true that reducing every 11 lbs off your ride could eventually FREE UP 1hp?

thanks in advance
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Default Re: weight reduction question (drunkn_tyger)

I've always been told 27lbs, or 1 lb of rotating mass.
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I wouldn't see how loosing weight would effect the power output of an engine - I know less weight=faster car ( if done right ) but thats just less mass to move. It would put less strain on the engine 4sure, but not "freeing" up any hidden power. An example would be a simple 1/2 ton truck, if it tows something heavy its not loosing power - just useing the power it came with. I could be completly wrong though that makes sense to me
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It makes sense, but I think you are taking it too literally. Basically removing XX amount of weight will make the car accelerate as fast as it would with 1 more HP. Make sense?

For example only: Add a CAI worth 2 HP, or remove lets say for example 50lbs. Both should increase acceleration equally if 25lbs=1HP.

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