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Old 07-29-2009, 05:29 PM   #9 (permalink)
markweatherill
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...but production engines are designed with back pressure in mind, with a stock restrictive exhaust as part of the design. In that respect, back pressure is 'helpful' in that the engine can have a gentle exhaust cam profile. That's my theory anyway. Of course for sheer power you need no intake or exhaust restrictions and therefore a hotter cam.
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