Exhaust & Engine Power

[Bill K]

I've been told running a dual bazooka type exhaust reduces your engine's power.

I just switched from a dual bazooka to a Tri Mil Bobcat w/ Glasspack exhaust. And, maybe it's the "Power of Suggestion", but I sure think I can feel some increased power with the new exhaust.

Any truth to the Bazooka / Reduced Power idea?

[Heathwerner]

Its true, the bazooka reduces horse power due to low back pressure.

[johber41]

It's my understanding that you can increase power by up to 20 percent with the proper back pressure. I'm not much into those stinger style exhaust systems but I have seen some really nice looking ones that reduce to a single muffler that swings down end terminates on the passenger side. Saw it on some buggies in Brazil. If I can find the article, I will throw the address in here.

[Bill K]

This is what I'm running now.
Sorry about the vertical orientation, but I couldn't get Photobucket to make it horizontal.

[boltman]

Looks great Bill. I am switching to the tri mil quiet pak. Hope to feel a little in the seat of my pants too!!

[Bill K]

i think you will be very happy. Post up a picture after it's installed.

[Bill K]

Danny Dirks said he got the best price from SoCal. I did some checking around and also thought they had the best price.

So, I ordered mine from them, and was pleasantly surprised at how quickly it arrived.

[boltman]

Good to know. I will order mine soon. Installation will be this winter when I pull the engine and tranny for reseal. I will post up when I get started.