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Old 08-05-2008, 09:53 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23 View Post
turbo diesels also have bigger blocks to start out with, they also work thru the diesel cycle instead of the otto cycle where diesels use compression ignition (which is actually detonation/knock, depending on how you look at it) instead of spark plugs. they are made to run with high compression....its the basis for operation for a diesel motor. i thought you knew that...
I do know that: diesel engines are basicall where direct inection originated. But you sounded like you were talking about the CR itself, not fuel, or ignition cycles...Still, like you said above about diesels: SIDI engines are made to run with high compression (relative to non-SIDI), right?
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