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jonr · 06-28-2008, 02:51 PM

Thin air (hot, humid or altitude) will reduce engine maximum output and increase efficiency. It reduces pumping losses in the engine (but also reduces effective compression ratio) and it reduces wind resistance.

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jonr EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 76 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thin air (hot, humid or altitude) will reduce engine maximum output and increase efficiency. It reduces pumping losses in the engine (but also reduces effective compression ratio) and it reduces wind resistance.