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Old 02-03-2009, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by cliffmac View Post
...Ever stood next to a Cosworth Indycar when they fire it up cold...they won't idle and are obnoxiously loud...
Racing engines (drag or otherwise) idle poorly because the aggressive cam profile is designed for high-rpm operation.
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