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Old 10-05-2010, 02:55 PM   #11 (permalink)
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NachtRitter -

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Originally Posted by NachtRitter View Post
Seems like you could take advantage of DFCO, where you get the benefit of both the vacuum being generated for the brakes and zero fuel use of EOC... At least what I'm understanding is that the route is steep enough to require brake use, so taking advantage of engine braking too would (slightly) reduce the need for brake use.
I agree.

endurance -

You should be able to tell when DFCO happens. As you decelerate closer to your idle RPM, the ECU/PCM will turn the injectors on again. There should be the slightest of "bumps" when this happens, unless your RSX is silky smooth.

dennyt -

Sweet setup!

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