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Old 10-19-2001, 07:56 AM
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Originally posted by A. Rosich
So, for the same price you get more torque than a V-12, and higher mileage than a V-6. Need anything else?
Yes, some good diesel fuel. Low sulphur and higher cetane. Federal Express uses "Freightliner" vans with detuned 270CDI engines. Even a slightly detuned 400CDI would be great. The way I drive, I don't need power. Low RPM torque is always preferable to high RPM horsepower here.

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