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Old 07-19-2016, 08:52 AM   #45
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If catch cans are so effective at increasing the life expectancy of the engine why were they not incorporated into the engine's design?
Cost.

We all know porting and polishing increases airflow, efficiency and power. And now days cnc machines can be programmed to do so...

So if the epa is squeezing down on mpg and fuel use... why don't factories do the port and polish...simple easy to do, just trim the flashing from casting processes...but...

Cost.
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