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Variable exhaust

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(Steam Eng.) a blast pipe with an adjustable opening.

See also: Variable



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I asked myself, looking at a long list that included multiple main fuel-control (MFC) changes, variable exhaust gripes, fuel-inlet tubes (FITs) rubbing on bell cranks, and an engine that shifted in flight.
The latter also features variable exhaust valve timing and sequential multi-port fuel injection, but does away with the combustion chamber trough in the center of the piston that helps stratify the air-fuel charge on the turbo engine.
Polaris' 700s and 800s stole the stage when it was announced they would now be equipped with a variable exhaust system, which improves engine performance throughout the power band including an amazing 12hp gain in the mid-range.
 
 
 
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