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Old 08-27-2014, 03:13 PM   #1 (permalink)
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What causes an engine to lug?

What causes an engine to lug at low rpms?

I've noticed for different engines, they all handle low rpms differently. Some engines lug as high as 1500 rpm depending on load while others handle down to maybe 900 rpm without much if any vibration. Is it simply a matter of how balanced the internal components are?

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