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Differences between Homogenous and Stratified-Charge operation

Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) is becoming increasingly common in road-going production vehicles. From what I've read, GDI enables both stratified-charge and homogeneous modes of operation, which ...
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Will dislodging carbon deposits harm the catalytic converter?

If I use an intake valve cleaner that dislodges chunks of carbon from the intake valves or piston head, and they flow through to the exhaust, could they harm the catalytic converter? I'm interested ...
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