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Exhaust Systems do More than Remove Exhaust
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Previously we established that it is important to have an exhaust system that has slight resistance (or back-pressure) for optimum breathing response. That is the state of being "in tune." What happens when a restriction is introduced into the system due to a collapsed exhaust pipe, clogged catalytic converter, or plugged muffler? Well, as Dennis Hopper would say, "BAD THINGS, MAN!!" Airflow is affected and the computer goes crazy trying to compensate for the malady. Transmission shifting, electronic engine controls, fuel delivery, and emission systems are negatively affected, not to mention the possibility of fire from overheated exhaust components, as well as the burning of the engine's exhaust valves due to excessive exhaust back-pressure.
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