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Originally Posted by Craig
It may increase the burn rate slightly, but not enough to change the peak torque rpm significantly. The important parameter is the piston speed, if you really want a higher rpm diesel, design a diesel engine with a shorter stroke.  |
I'm not sure that a shorter stroke will get you that much more rpm. With a given burn rate, you're limited by time. Sure, you can get a bit of a benefit, but, I don't think you'll find any diesels with a torque peak much above 3500 rpm. There is just insufficient time for the fuel to burn.
Anybody know the torque peak for the new CDI's? Presumably, they've pushed this envelope as far as current technology will allow.