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The Detroit 8V92, a famous two-stroke diesel engine, specified American trucking in the 1970s and 1980s with its unrivaled power and distinctive holler. Born from Detroit Diesel's wartime marine engineering, this 736-cubic-inch leviathan delivered up to 425 horse power and 1,400 lb-ft of torque, effortlessly carrying 80,000-pound loads up steep grades. Its innovative two-stroke style…