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Old 03-28-2018, 02:23 PM   #87
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Originally Posted by whiteboyblues2001 View Post
Yes, I forgot that is what Common Rail is. Thanks. I am not as well versed in diesel engines. I would imagine that DI would help in a diesel to more precisely control ignition timing, because the timing of the fuel spray can put the compression over the top causing the compression combustion.
Funny how several of the "newer" gasoline engine fuel economy technologies originated with diesel engines. Direct Injection, two-stage boosting, higher compression ratios, high pressure DI, decal fuel cutoff, I'm sure I'm forgetting a couple.
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