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Old 03-06-2010, 09:54 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Wouldn't true duals be the best because they allow more fuel to be burnt and let out.
Resulting in more power horsepower wise?
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Not necessarily. Because of the fire pattern in most V engines (L bank, R bank, L bank, etc.) Having the exhaust streams from each bank merge can help with scavenging. As the staggered exhaust pulses merge they can form one solid stream and help to increase the flow out of the engine.
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