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Old 01-23-2015, 06:32 AM   #11
thstone
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Some times I wonder what Porsche was thinking?
They were thinking: how can we manufacture this engine cheaper?


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Why would they have so high a variation on moving engine parts.
Because they were thinking: how can we manufacture this engine cheaper?


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No wonder you need a 34 pound sprung flywheel
Because a flywheel damper is cheaper than high tolerance machining.


And thanks for all of the photos and weights - very cool!
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