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Could my straight pipe be hurting my mileage?

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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 10:19 PM
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Could my straight pipe be hurting my mileage?

i just recently lost my muffler. On the last tank i calculated 17.0ish, i could get this with the muffler on . i hope i am not hurting the mileage, i will wait an see on the next tank. has anyone else had this problem, maybe i need to turn my edge up.
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 10:29 PM
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If anything your gonna gain mileage cause the engine isn't working as hard to let the exhaust out.
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 10:31 PM
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my thoughts exactly.
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 10:45 PM
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Winter blend just hit the market don't know if you are in an area that gets it but I see the mileage drop every year in Oct.
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 11:05 PM
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Your mileage may be down because you like what you hear to much.
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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by kelley15
Your mileage may be down because you like what you hear to much.
it seems like your more likely to want to lug the motor a little with a straight pipe. but i have been trying to take it easy.
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