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Subject:Re: Engine management
From:Lance LeBaron
Date:Fri, 14 Jan 2000 04:39:50 PST

John:  Thanks for the theory.  I just love that stuff.  Why don't they run
at lean best power instead of rich best power?  Based on my understanding of
your explanation they could get the same power and use less fuel.  Must be
something more here.

John wrote:
>Date:    Thu, 13 Jan 2000 23:12:14 -0600
>From:    John Rodgers <inua@HIWAAY.NET>
>Subject: Re: Fast German Auto chip and rockers
>
>Lawrence, just a few thoughts.
>
>I relate more to aircraft engines but I think the principles apply.
>
>In a piston aircraft engine, the fuel air mixture can be adjusted by the
>pilot while
>in flight. This allows him to control his fuel burn and power (etc)

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