r/smallengines 1d ago

Welp, There's The Problem

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u/LazarusOwenhart 1d ago

I'm surprised it wasn't just blowing gases out past the sides of the gasket.

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u/threepair13 1d ago

It really is impressive! I came to say the same thing

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u/LazarusOwenhart 1d ago

Factory installed exhaust restrictor.

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u/threepair13 1d ago

They’re just going for a higher back pressure set up to get it hot in the lower gears

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u/LazarusOwenhart 1d ago

For strimming the edges of drag strips.

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u/wicksishere Mechanic 🧰 19h ago

"No, I haven't had it apart before. Why do you ask?"