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Old 08-20-2015, 09:21 AM   #21 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by H-Man View Post
I've noticed that my tailpipe is hotter now that I cleared out that substrate. I'll try to smog it tomorrow.
It could very well be that the restriction was causing really poor flow through the combustion chamber. The engine would require more power and thus fuel.

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