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Old 09-01-2009, 11:01 AM   #35 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Mustang Dave View Post
In my experience, the best FE is at the lowest speed in your top gear.
...exactly! That's the condition where you get SLOWEST engine speed for the MOST throttle opening (without being WOT), ie: least amount of "pumping" loss for the hp generated.

...anybody remember the Oldsmoble "Turnpike" cruisers?
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