Thread: Slider Weights
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Old 09-12-2009, 01:55 PM
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Lighter slider weights and heavier clutch springs both increase the stall rpms.

If you've got great low end and high end, then it seems like it's running pretty good.

Are you just concerned that the engine has to rev higher ("floored") to start moving? Typically, you should not have to floor it before getting any movement. Is this what is happening, or is it just higher RPMs than you're used to/expecting?

As I said before, you can try running all of one size weights in the variator and see the differences between them.

Going to heavier clutch arm springs will increase the rpms before you start to move as well. That's why I would recommend the lightest ARM springs on the clutch, with the medium or high PILLOW springs. This will give a lower stall speed, and still give you the benefits of the pillow mechanism (and is Dr Pulley's recommended setup for buggies.)

Keep us posted on what you find out.
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