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Old 02-02-2009, 11:13 PM   #28 (permalink)
Bicycle Bob
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Let's remember that valve train losses are pretty much linear with RPM, while other internal friction varies with load. There seem to be many benefits to lower speed engines. Too bad racing formulas were based on displacement, rather than weight or fuel.
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