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Old 03-20-2011, 11:48 PM   #5 (permalink)
zonker
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engine vacuum readings only tell part of the story. lower engine vacuum can be a more economical choice.

the increase in engine rpm requires more power just to turn the motor.

and higher rpm means more injector firing events just to maintain the same air/fuel ratio, even though they are smaller amounts due to the higher engine vacuum.

Last edited by zonker; 03-21-2011 at 12:02 AM..
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