A mid-chain tensioner would add weight and inefficiency to the system as a whole. The reason for switching to WCD (mainly) is to remove weight and increase efficiency. Also since you have individual bearing blocks already, its simpler to just pocket out the aluminum box extrusion and allow them to slide.
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