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Andy says:

6 weeks ago

Jay says: "A Diesel engine is a complex and heavy engine"

Heavy, yes.
Complex, no.

Diesels need no ignition system since they ignite from pressure. High pressure requires a more substantial block, which must be heavier.

There may be more complexity now in the emission system of a Diesel, but that's not the engine.

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