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Old 05-18-2010, 02:16 AM
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Originally Posted by TXBlackKnight View Post
I know they were supposed to incorporate diesel technology to help out with the longevity of a turbo'd engine, but I am still worried about how the engine will last compared to its normally aspirated brethren.
The "diesel technology" is direct injection, and squirting oil up into the bottoms of the pistons. DI is a newer technology for gas engines but it's a solid technology, and that oil cooling trick has been around forever.
The industry has been messing w/ turbo's for a long time, it'll be fine.
Then again, just get a Scorpion and you'll have absolutely nothing to worry about...

lol!

-pete
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