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Old 08-17-2014, 09:15 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Are you sure the display is accurate? Depending on the engine design and what kind of camshaft the engine has, it is possible to have higher efficiency at higher engine speeds, just not likely. Over 3-4 thousand rpm, friction increases and efficiency is lost as pressure in the exhaust builds up.
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