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Old 02-11-2013, 03:54 PM   #12 (permalink)
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pressure = restriction to flow. exhaust backpressure is no different.

restrictions in the exhaust = the piston has more force pushing against it while coming up during the exhaust cycle.

"needing backpressure" is an old wive's tale that still has yet to leave. commonly associated with "no backpressure will cause burned exhaust valves", among others.
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