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Christ · 10-28-2009, 12:38 AM

Darin -

Imagine if they could precisely control the engine's torque output so that it was flat between, say 700-1500 RPM (peak) and used a very long 4 speed to keep it in that range even at 55-60 MPH...

Something about a 800 RPM range of peak operation makes me think medium speed diesel, though.

It would probably have a RPM limit of 2000-2500, even as a gasoline engine.

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