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Old 10-28-2009, 12:31 AM   #9 (permalink)
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10% throttle isn't safe, especially in NJ. 40-45% is safer, but doesn't load the engine as much as you could.

If you go 100%, or close to it, you're probably running in open loop, dumping fuel. Try 70-75% and see how you feel about it. If it's too much, back it off a bit.
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