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Muffler removal
I was thinking about testing out whether or not my muffler was helping my fuel efficiency or harming it, and was wondering if I should take it off next tank just to test and see.
I'm not gonna worry about the noise violation problem, I live in such a rural area, If I got caught I'd most likely get a verbal warning to get it fixed. Not too bad since I've already been yelled at for having my Sub woofers too loud.
Think I should do it? I checked out my pipes, and they look to be mandrel smooth bent, and I've got such high gears (low ratio), that my exhaust probably needs more backpressure, but I'm willing to try and see.
If it works in favor, I might just pick up a more free flowing muffler, if not, I might get a washer to put more backpressure on the exhaust and see where that goes.
I do about 1500ish rpm's at 55mph, at 60 I do about 1700. Need more backpressure? Maybe, maybe not?
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