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On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:18:57 -0400, Gene Kearns
wrote: An engine is, by definition, either naturally aspirated or not. If it has a blower (supercharger) or turbocharger it is not naturally aspirated. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naturally-aspirated_engine That may be true in a strictly technical sense, and true for all gas engines and 4 stroke diesels, but "naturally aspirated" 2 stroke Detroit Diesels are commonly understood to be without a turbocharger since all DDs have a blower just to move air into the cylinders. |
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