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Old 10-21-2008, 12:47 AM   #19 (permalink)
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I didn't see anyone specifically mention losses from the throttle plate. Since warmer air does not produce as much power, more is needed to produce the same amount of power, thus the throttle plate must be opened wider. Since the throttle plate produces resistance that the engine must overcome to draw in air, the wider it is open, the more efficient the engine will be, all things being equal.
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