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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 I would think the additional parasitic drag from the blower would eat up some gas, even in closed loop. But lets say you go lighter wheels,

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I would think the additional parasitic drag from the blower would eat up some gas, even in closed loop.
But lets say you go lighter wheels, pulleys, clutch/flywheel, rotors and you should get that back.

Easiest way to check CL is buy a AFR gauge. If you drop out of 14.5 fast, like a 1-4 drop, you're in open loop. You can do CL all the way to redline. Just press the throttle easy.
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