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Originally posted by EchoOfSilence
i understand the polar moment explanation, but the fact that most of the weight is in the tranny means that less of the weight is in the motor itself. Which means that since the tranny is centered (more or less) towards the center of the car, wouldn't it help reach 50/50?
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Hmmm, I don't know about the RB25DET, but the RB20DET uses the same basic FS5W71C transmission as the KA, CA, and SR. I guess the RB25DET unit is larger. Even without transmissions, though, the RB is still longer and heavier than any of the four cylinders.
The static weight distribution will not change much, but it will shift forward. You're right in that adding transmission weight doesn't tip the balance (the stock automatic is 60 pounds heavier than the stock manual and does not change the weight distribution); but there is engine weight added, and engine weight is added further to the front of the car.
I'm personally more concerned with polar moment than static weight distribution, anyway... adding transmission weight in addition to engine weight is a good thing for polar moment.
12-12-2003, 03:36 PM
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