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      07-14-2009, 11:05 PM   #67
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Originally Posted by swamp2 View Post
They very well may have gone a route that produces a desired volume level with a increase in flow restriction and loss in power (compared to stock). THE cool feature of this exhaust is obviously the sound level adjustment. They don't market it as the highest hp gains in either mode, quiet or loud.
It just seems to me like when the valves are closed, then you are taking quite a hit on pipe diameter compared to stock. Inside the OEM muffler, its 2.5" and then it splits into two 2" tips. I'm not sure what the effective diameter would be on that right pipe pictured, but its got to be less than 2.5".
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