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Old 02-27-2012, 09:36 PM   #15 (permalink)
serialk11r
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I think forced induction gas engines have low AFR because they use the excess fuel to cool down the charge. Maximum power comes at something like 13:1 or so where the excess fuel can consume all of the air, but after that the excess fuel is wasted and you get less power since you're cooling the charge more. But it's a necessary evil when you have very high boost.
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