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Originally Posted by Jim Richards View Post
Thanks JR. I imagine that a balance shaft would rob some of the power from an engine that employed one.
It certainly would. Balance shafts also slow down revs (ie it takes longer to rev the engine up), and they reduce throttle response, as well. The increased weight of the reciprocating mass definitely hurts responsiveness.

This is just a flat out stupid idea.
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