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Old 09-17-2010, 11:47 AM   #37 (permalink)
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my curiosity is how the throttle needing to be open further for a lower energy density fuel come into play? I suspect there would be a lower hp rating from such an engine, and possible more useful energy from a lower energy fuel in an engine designed for a higher density fueL Or does this make sense only to me?
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I think you missed the point I was trying to make, which is that it's not rational to do either speed or fuel economy mods for economic reasons. You do it as a form of recreation, for the fun and for the challenge.
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