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Old 01-27-2009, 10:36 AM   #34
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Originally Posted by fixxer56 View Post
So zebra, what does this x-pipe do exactly for the V6? More horses?
the same as it does for any engine - it evens out the back-pressure between the two sides & helps create more smooth, efficient flow of exhaust gases. according to the general "engine is an air pump" philosophy, it helps power because the faster you remove the air, the faster you can replace it.
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