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Old 03-04-2008, 11:31 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by ravenmaster View Post
Like evryone has pretty much said back pressure is not needed and turbos perform better when it has less. I would suggest leaving a slight amount but not too much is needed definitly not as muchas the N/A version.
the only reasons for an exhaust on a turbo, that i can think of: put exhaust fumes away from car, keeps noise down, keep stuff from getting into turbo. to point out though, i drove with only the turbo elbow for a while, then put the exhaust back on. im planing a 3" turbo back.
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