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Old 10-01-2012, 04:05 AM   #36 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by euromodder View Post
Still, 6.5 L/100km seems like a lot for a small engine / small car.
I agree completely! I'm thinking maybe that's because of that camshaft which is set up for top end power that maczo mentioned before. Maybe it should be adjusted for low end power and torque then Scrapchento should be more fuel efficient. Maybe ignition timing should be slightly advanced too.
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