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Old 03-22-2006, 10:37 PM
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What is the purpose of venting the cylinder? Wouldn't you want it sealed so the pressure differences would help propel the piston back the way it came?
I had a pressure release on a dirtbike way back, and it provided a fair amount of engine braking when activated. It was LOUD too! I can see why you would want a muffler.