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Old 01-21-2017, 12:35 PM   #179 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by oil pan 4 View Post
As you approach 400°F the materials in the common rail system start to fail.
Then, maybe something similar to the systems used in some jet-powered aircraft would be a better source of inspiration for something more suitable to higher temperatures. IIRC the fuel nozzles of those GENx engines are 3D-printed from a ceramic-based material.
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