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Old 12-17-2008, 03:26 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by MazdaMatt View Post
So in effect... reducing drag means reduced HP requirement. In order to cruise at the same speed with the different HP you have a lower throttle position. Lower TP at the same RPM puts your engine in a less efficient point on the BSFC chart?
Yep,that's pretty much it.
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