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Old 02-29-2012, 08:18 PM   #2 (permalink)
Diesel_Dave
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I've pondered it, but never attempted it. On a turbodiesel I suspect it would help to reduce the pumping losses, although it should be done in a way to minimize the potentially negative aero effects. On a throttled, naturally aspirated engine I suspect that it might not help that much because the increased intake air density will force the throttle to be more closed, so the pumping losses might actually increase.
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