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Old 04-24-2013, 02:16 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jamesqf View Post
Maybe, maybe not. I don't know enough about the engineering to say whether or not it's possible to develop a quiet 2-stroke engine that meets emissions standards. I just know that even if it IS possible, an awful lot of engine makers chose not to use that technology.
NoX and rings are the only 2 reasons automakers did not choose that tech, eliminate NOx worries and ring issues might be possible to overcome.
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