07-11-2014, 06:20 PM
(07-11-2014, 04:46 PM)Ruan Wrote: Though the biggest difference in engine weight would be gained from lightening the pistons - that is where the main amount of weight is in an XUD9, they're also the part with the most amount of inertia, due to the fact they're essentially the most "geared" part of the engine... You've got a 200g weight on the end of a pole, reciprocating at insane speeds with a relatively long 88mm stroke.
On that note, a set of lighter wrist pins would be ideal, can leave the pistons alone then and save some decent weight