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Old 08-29-2002, 08:15 AM   #18
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When you're running on the rich side, the fuel vapor that is left tends to absorb the heat and remove it from the cylinder as SlowGT said. This cooling effect also allows more air to enter the cylinder which will give you more power, as well.
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