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Sporty Modder · 10-15-2013, 03:37 AM

Yes removing rotational weight is more effective than removing stationary weight,but in my experiance it's more expensive. It is even more effective in the drivetrain, I have been told 1lb off the flywheel is like removing 7 from the car.

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Sporty Modder Sport Compact Driver Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lolo Mt Posts: 623 Celica Gts - '84 Toyota Celica Gts Sports Cars 90 day: 26.32 mpg (US) The Bee - '96 Mazda B4000 4x4 Base Pickups 90 day: 20.39 mpg (US) Thanks: 56 Thanked 62 Times in 55 Posts	Yes removing rotational weight is more effective than removing stationary weight,but in my experiance it's more expensive. It is even more effective in the drivetrain, I have been told 1lb off the flywheel is like removing 7 from the car.