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Old 05-27-2014, 08:57 PM   #105 (permalink)
changzuki
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Originally Posted by johnathanf1lm View Post
I dont know diesel motors all that well but a 3 cylinder 800cc engine pushing out around 18hp doesnt sound very efficient compared to a smaller less cylinders and cc motor putting out the same hp at like 8000rpm. I think there is improve s that can be made to the engine to increase power on the same amount of fuel.
P.s ik at 8000rpms its using more fuel but the amount of fuel going into a smaller engine has to be about the same as this motor at 3600rpm
Interesting idea. I'd love to hear more details on this. The Centurion's engine would likely fly apart at 8,000 rpm. It's rated at just 2600 rpm and currently governed at 3210 rpm....
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