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Old 04-19-2012, 11:11 AM   #25 (permalink)
drmiller100
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interference engines have less surface area in the combustion chamber.

valve reliefs make for more surface area.

the more surface area you have, the more heat is lost to the surface. the more heat you lose, the less efficient the engine.

almost all manufacturers are going to timing chains in the past 10 years. Even honda.
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