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Re: Gearbox -physics related question

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Originally Posted by 114ManualLabor View Post
Actually, that's entirely spot on. Inside of a FIRST drive train, by making all gear and wheel components lighter, you'll gain acceleration. You won't pick up any extra torque or power.

On a car, it's somewhat different.
actually it's exactly the same! you won't gain any power on a car by lightening components, you'll just gain acceleration.