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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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I have a 76 shovel that I had gotten running better with the help from a few guys on this forum, thanks again, I got the carb set up, and I still had some problems mid range,&nbsp\\; a buddy of mine let me try his 3' baffles, man what a difference, I had more power and tq, now I'm trying to figure which is better performence wie baffles or torque cones, thanks again,&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbs p\\; Mark
 
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Baffles.
 
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Unfortunately baffles perform better depending on what you want (Torque or horspower) .
But&nbsp\\;baffles don't sound nearly as good .
 
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Larry and jhnmflr are correct baffles are better....the tq cone restrict exhaust flow right at the exhaust valve and this KILLS performance.
 
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Thanks for the info!!
 
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