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Re: Is there such thing as a supercharged diesel?
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 3/9/2002

Jamie,

As already stated the 2 cycle diesels need a supercharger to force charge air into and exhaust out of the combustion chamber. (Don't forget Harnischfeger)

4 stroke manufacturers such as Caterpillar and Cummins have used superchargers in the past on ... Login to read more.