I think BMW came up with the same. Basically, you have fewer frictional and pumping losses at low rpm, low vacuum.
Keith Tanner Flyin' Miata [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.flyinmiata.com 1-800-FLY-MX5s (orders) 1-970-464-5600 (tech) 2008 FM Open House: August 14-17 > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of > Aleksandr Milewski > Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 10:55 AM > To: Ray Ayala > Cc: [email protected] > Subject: Re: MPG up 50% so far > > Ray Ayala wrote: > > GM studies show clearly that low-rpm low-vacuum produces > the best mileage. > > I'm with the chorus that says this is counter-intuitive, > though it agrees with Lindburgh's results on the P-38. > > Are these studies published? I'd love to read one and try to > understand what's going on. > _______________________________________________ > Miatapower mailing list > [email protected] > http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower > _______________________________________________ Miatapower mailing list [email protected] http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower
