Howard wrote:

Paul:
    GDI is an acronym for Gas Direct Injection.   This is the system used by
the Mercury Optimax outboard and also I believe by Mitsubishi in some new
models.   I'm sure you are well aware of this technology and it's
implications..... I have a number of links on the subject if you are
interested.

                                H.W.

Yes I went back and looked at the R&T article. I can hardly wait for it to 
be applied to the rotary. If nothing else it will allow burning Jet A
which should help future acceptance of the rotary as an aircraft
engine in Europe. I would not expect any major advances in BSFC burning
gasoline at high power levels however. It takes super high injection pressures 
to properly mix the fuel with the air. The main advantages seems to be in
emissions and low power BSFC.

Paul Lamar
 
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