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Re: Weeden No.1 exhaust lines
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March 10, 2023, 04:17:46 am »
I believe it's to let the water out so it doesn't have to push it through, easier on the cylinder. the Wilesco smoking chimneys are nice to look at...but pushing all that condensate 8"-10" robs considerable power from the engine imho.
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