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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z It depends on if you are looking at comparing MPG to throttle position or power output. If you use the same throttle position, then yes, miles

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Old 09-22-2014, 04:54 PM   #17 (permalink)
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It depends on if you are looking at comparing MPG to throttle position or power output. If you use the same throttle position, then yes, miles per gallon will drop because you are using moving more air/fuel and producing more power. If you use the same power output then, because of increased efficiency, fuel consumption will drop.
I'm pretty sure you just hit the nail on the head.
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