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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 06:37 PM
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Backpressure

Can running without a catalytic converter cause you to lose too much backpressure? A friend of mine says the car will run stronger if I install one.....you guys have any input? Basically a stock tpi 350 is all I have. Thanks!
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 06:59 PM
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Re: Backpressure

Backpressure is bad in an exhaust system. You want zero backpressure.
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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Re: Backpressure

Good buddy of mine wrote this:

Backpressure FAQ/Thread
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 10:12 PM
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Re: Backpressure

oops, got in a hurry when I asked this question and didn't see the info at the top of the board. Thanks!
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