Reply to post: Re: 231BHP from 1.5l

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Re: 231BHP from 1.5l

Basically, Diesel engine technology to cope with the pressures. If the engine is being electronically managed rather than foot pedal actuated, you can design the operating envelope to avoid oil starvation. Also remember, most of the time it's going to be putting out a few tens of horsepower. Design for hundreds, get reliability for tens.

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