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Old 11-27-2012, 02:46 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Old Tele man View Post
...addition of VVT to diesel is new.
Caterpillar ACERT 13L & 15L HD engines use variable intake timing.

Under high load intake valve closing is delayed to lower dynamic compression. Higher than typical boost levels (cooled to lower than normal temperatures) maintain the same effective compression allowing for cooler combustion and lowered NOx levels.
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