Dashpots

[Huw Powell]

urquattro wrote:
> 
> > >  As I originally stated, Audi must have some other purpose, which of
> > > course, eludes me
> >
> > driveability.  on sudden lift off, the drivetrain does not jerk because
> > the engine doesn't "slam shut".
> 
> ... that may be part of it ... but I think it helps with emissions too.  I
> think that NOx (or something) goes way up if the manifold vacuum goes too
> high ...

yeah, you're probably right, that's much more likely.

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Huw Powell

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