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Old 05-30-2022, 09:55 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I can see where a higher flow air filter would make a difference at higher loads, but at light cruise why would efficiency differ throttling with a filter vs a throttle plate?


Edit: unless maybe the ECU were to interpret the higher throttle position as demanding more fuel enrichment & less ignition timing even though actual power demand was equal?
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