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Old 07-15-2010, 06:25 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I doubt you will see much gain if you have to pulse to 70 MPH. If you are trying to average over 50 MPH, the peak speeds you must reach can double the aero drag of your average speed and negate and increase in BSFC in your engine.

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I'm forever being amazed by someone putting a simple reason behind why I'm hitting a glass ceiling with any new technique, and this bit is the nuggett which explains why my P&G is not working.

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