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Oct 30, 2011 | 05:25 PM

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'89F2urd

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Originally Posted by Diesel_Brad

Correct. The most efficient diesel is one that is operated at 1600*. The bad thing about that is, it will melt the pistons in a matter of seconds.

curious why 1600* is particularly the optimal temp

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Oct 30, 2011 | 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by '89F2urd

curious why 1600* is particularly the optimal temp

That is just the temp where diesel produces the most energy

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