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Old 01-18-2011, 07:35 PM   #24 (permalink)
ConnClark
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Originally Posted by Arragonis View Post
I meant the point. I agree for NA diesels maybe P&G is not useful (albeit depending on weight vs torque) vs turbos. For TDs I think P&G has all sorts of possibilities...
Well according to this BSFC chart for my turbocharged engine the peak efficiency for all different loads falls right around the rpm of peak tourque
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