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Old 10-29-2009, 02:06 AM   #9 (permalink)
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[QUOTE=Christ;136563]Downsizing your engine is only effective if your current engine is capable of making too much power for the RPM/vehicle speed you need to be at.

The mileage gains aren't all that high, that I can tell, either, because the only thing you're really lessening is the internal resistance of the engine, pumping losses and frictional losses. Sure, that accounts for a large bit of engine power lost, but there is much lower fruit ready to be picked.[/QUOTE]

Very well said.

I had this long book I was going to post, but you covered it all, in just one paragraph. LOL
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