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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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winter smoke mid range power

does the trucks make less some in the winter. also ajusting the star wheel down adds more mid range power right?
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 05:13 PM
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Seems like on average, winter blend fuel will cut power by 10%. Also, these engines really need to build some heat for peak efficiency. It's just plain tough to get 'em hot when it's below 35*.

Running the starwheel down will allow more throttle rack movement for a given boost level. Once boost begins to build, a lower starwheel will build more power all the way to your peak boost #.
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