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Re: [T3] Pollute less with more gas? (was: Dual carb versus EFI ? )


On 16 Nov 2001, at 23:20, Dave Hall wrote:

> Maybe like Toby I've missed something fundamental in Jim's comment,
> and my twin carb Variant does more mpg than the EFI Fastback, so I
> don't necessarily agree with Toby either!  Darn painful this fence. 
> ;-)

I feel your pain!  ;-)

I think the tradeoff comes when we go for a richer mixture to reduce 
combustion temps in order to reduce NOx emissions. Of course 
this also raises hydrocarbon levels, so it's not a clear victory by 
any means.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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