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Old 12-29-2012, 04:46 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by mechman600 View Post
Frank sums it up quite well in that thread:
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Originally Posted by Frank Lee View Post
My gut tells me to feed it.

But it always says that. If I listen closer it also tells me that the throttle plate takes care of ALL the engine's intake restriction needs... and it's fully adjustable too!
Less air going in the engine will help, but you can do that with the throttle.
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