Re: Exhaust backpressure (TECH!) [XLY LONG] - Muffler Choices

From: Bob Tom (tigers@bserv.com)
Date: Thu Mar 22 2001 - 16:29:12 EST


At 09:53 AM 3/21/01 +0000, you wrote:
> <SNIP>
>This isn't saying anything bad about the packed, straight through, perforated
>core mufflers...they do work better than stock, but what happens in the
>muffler
>when the packing is full of pressure and the exhaust gases (being forced
>through the muffler) are "backed up" due to uneven pressure in the straight
>tube? - Bernd

My guess is that the muffler will have the same effect as if the tailpipe
length
has been overly extended ... a pretty big drop in top end power.

Bob



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