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Originally Posted by Bicycle Bob
The smaller the cylinder, the higher percentage of the charge can't burn because it is too close to the cool metal. The ship diesels that get over 50% have cylinders you could dance in. Most powerful diesel engine in the world
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Funny thing that: super size, great thermal efficiency... low, low specific output at .08 HP/CI.
And I was getting all ready to get the hotwrench out and replace the tunnel-rammed 489 in my pickup (hey, not
all my cars are about gas mileage), but think I'll hold off a bit.