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In 2008 model year in the USA, there are four different diesel (all turbocharged) engines in USA Branded vehicles:
* GM has a 6.6l V8, common rail, 4 valve per cylinder, pushrod, made in USA, designed by Izusu. Very good reputation.
* Ford has a 6.4l V8, common rail, with twin turbochargers in series, made in the USA by Navistar (International Harvester) - poor reputation.
* Dodge uses a 6.7l I6, common rail, 4 valve per cylinder, pushrod, made in USA by Cummins. Excellent reputation.
(the above three are rated at over 300 hp and over 650 ft-lbs)
* Jeep uses a 3.0l V6 made by Mercedes in Europe in the Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD.
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