04-10-2005, 12:13 AM
Krush Wrote:CaptainHenreh Wrote:Well, internal comubstion engines run most efficiently at WOT.Where the hell did you hear this, cause you are completely misinformed.
You sir, are misinformed. Internal Combustion Engines run most efficiently at WOT. It's a fact. You cannot argue with physics. Intake restrictions reduce efficiency, as pumping losses are increased. And an air throttle plate is one big, fat restriction. This is one reasons why diesels are more efficient than gasoline -- they don't have throttles. (the other reason is the more energy in diesel fuel -- but that doesn't relate to this discussion)
Your statement relies on one definition of "completely misinformed" that I'd been unaware of up until this point.
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