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Old 04-14-2011, 07:04 PM   #79 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by SlideWRX View Post
I should also add that the most efficient range is near the torque peak. reducing engine speed too low and the efficiency will go down, even though the load goes up.
That depends more on the engine than anything else. This 3L V6 for instance can do ~260g/kWh at ~1k rpm, but if the Ford 4.6L V8 is really crummy then it won't be able to see decent efficiency at low speeds.

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