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Originally Posted by m21sniper
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.
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Why would adding a balance shaft increase the weight of the reciprocating (pistons, rods, valves) parts?
I can see the 'flywheel effect' of the weight of the balance shaft
rotating mass hurting responsiveness, though.