Thread: Speed vs. Semi
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Old 07-19-2009, 12:27 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Christ View Post
Probably 50 MPH, since the lack of load at higher RPM's following the tractor is putting you outside the good area for BSFC. (Sure, you're using less fuel than you would at 70 normally, but you're still revving quite a bit higher as well. I think the higher revs outweigh the aero reduction.) Speculatively, of course.

Yeah, it's dangerous. It's also quite common these days.

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I'm not sure what BSFC is, I know what it stands for but dont understand it... But I DO get that you are going with the 50mph on cruise control rather than the 70 without cruise control and having to fluctuate b/w 65 and 70 is bad.
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