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Old 12-15-2018, 01:26 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Daschicken View Post
The chain will spin slower actually
Umm...no.

If you have a 16 tooth sprocket and the output "shaft" it's attached to is spinning at 200rpm, the chain is moving 3200 links per minute. (16x200)

If you have an 18 tooth sprocket spinning at 200rpm, the chain is moving 3600 links per minute. (18x200)

You will, however, be spinning the engine at a slower RPM for the same speed, which is probably what you're thinking.
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