Aftercooling of a turbocharged diesel engine will result in __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — higher torque and higher brake horsepower
Cooling combustion air via an aftercooler increases air density and oxygen mass per charge, enabling increased fuel injection quantities which yield both higher engine torque and higher overall brake horsepower output.
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