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      05-03-2007, 10:41 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by 2m3 View Post
Actually, the new engine is using light weight components (less stress) to allow it rev very high.
In general lightweight components will have a higher level of stress and a lower factor of safety. However, low torque as posted above does allow some dirvetrain and other components to be lighter as they do not have to be as strong. Maybe that is what you meant but it did not come out that way...
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