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Old 01-26-2010, 07:30 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Mifunego View Post
Unless your electronics tell you otherwise, I assume that you mean the pedal is 3/4 of the way to the floor? I'm not sure, however, how you accelerate slowly with a 75% throttle opening. I've been driving lately barely touching the gas. But there's no doubt, that would require some skilled feet!
The engine by itself would be most efficient at full throttle, but most ECU's will enrich the mixture once you pass, oh, 3/4 throttle. As to how I accelerate slowly, well, even the 2.2L Subaru with its nice flat torque curve doesn't make much power at 1500-2200RPM. And my 1.0L Honda engine is even better.

How low can you go without lugging the engine? Do that, at full throttle.
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