« on: Mar 26, 2009, 09:29:16 PM »
The 20R engine is a cross flow design and does not preform well without back pressure.
Back pressure is needed to slow the air flow and produce more power.
I recall removing the factory cat and driving my '80 with the open exhaust. It had no power.
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