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Old 06-06-2018, 10:21 AM   #4 (permalink)
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I'm going to agree with Stubby79. You only need to reduce backpressure when you are trying to flow the maximum amount of exhaust through your exhaust system. When does this happen? Only at peak horsepower output. The rest of the time, it is quite possible that it will hurt engine efficiency.
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