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Old 07-22-2008, 08:13 AM   #22
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on the other hand, auto manufacturers aren't looking at just power output.

Once you start porting engines, playing with tuning etc, the fuel economy, drive-ibility, reliability, etc change. Emissions comes into play. The switch from the 4 port 13b to the 6 port 13b was probably just a function of the above. Plus Mazda seems to enjoy experimenting with new ideas.
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