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Old 09-30-2011, 06:48 PM   #33 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Arragonis View Post
I'm still not convinced on what LOD is or how it helps.
LOD can be equated to (or calculated from) manifold vacuum. It points you to where on the bsfc chart you are, so you can run the engine at its most efficient point.
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