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Re: GM Exhaust pipe valve
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 6/29/2025 2 Replies

Hi Earnest,

Back in the carburetor days of old this was known as a thermal restrictor valve to help engine warm up to operating temperature faster. A certain amount of exhaust was restricted on purpose to heat up the exhaust manifold rapidly.

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