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Old 11-27-2022, 07:19 PM   #34 (permalink)
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Other than faster engine warmup WAI are a waste of time for fuel savings. They just increase energy lost to the cooling system and increase polution.

Ram air on a gasoline engine are of no use for fuel savings. They can provide a small bump in power though. On a diesel they will provide a benefit in both power and performance.

At sealevel 70 degrees F and 70mph you can get a theoretical maximum of 0.09 psi of boost.

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