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Old 01-02-2006, 03:09 PM
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Unhappy YES, it will cause issues.

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Originally Posted by arcticathlon
i dont think that i can get that done before i leave back to arkansas again. is there any chance that the blocked muffler will lower my gas mileage or hinder in my drive any?

i leave for ark on the 6th of jan.
YES, it will cause issues.
Excess back pressure can kill the turbo.
Can you afford a new engine?
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