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Old 10-10-2006, 06:44 AM   #15
blue2000s
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Quote:
Originally Posted by insite
engine load is what matters. if you're at 5K in 2nd and accelerating full throttle, this is different than cruising at 5K in second (stable speed). that having been said, the load on the motor is higher at 130mph because power required to overcome the air resistance at this speed is significant, increasing engine load.
My original post addressed this.
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