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Originally Posted by ApK
Is there some really big advantage to designing engines that way, beyond my cynical gut reaction that's it's just some evil way to drive up sales of replacement engines?
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An interference engine is capable of higher compression ratios since the piston moves closer to the top of the cylinder. It's pretty much a necessity for diesel engines with their 15:1 and up compression ratios and common for higher performance gasoline engines.