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Old 09-03-2014, 02:17 PM   #35 (permalink)
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Here is some more info from this paper. Take note this test was done at 9000 rpm! So, losses at a lower rpm should be less. However, the temperature differential is pretty small. 22C / 72F to 28C / 82F.

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