Sentences with phrase «on backpressure»

To make the V sound as fast as it goes, Cadillac is relying on backpressure - reducing full - throttle flaps in both exhaust pipes and some digital tuning from Bose.

Not exact matches

When you want to see how Teale's team did with the more dynamic tranny setup, turn the diamond - patterned metal dial into Sport mode, and the gears hold fast longer as its exhaust gets its mean - mugging backpressure baffle on — you can even hear it a bit through the Conti GT's double - glazed glass and sound insulation of its cocoon of a cabin.

Engine braking, not normally a diesel strong suit, was surprisingly good; the truck doesn't offer factory exhaust brake, but the 3.0 - liter diesel's variable - nozzle turbo can create sufficient backpressure to serve the same purpose, and it did a nice job keeping speed in check on downgrades.

The LT1 also uses a variable output oil pump that helps reduce the load on the engine, a plastic intake manifold with tuned runners, and cast aluminum exhaust manifolds designed to act like headers to reduce backpressure from exhaust flow.

During cruising or other stable, low - load driving conditions, the new engine utilizes a dedicated set of cams to close one of the intake valves and retard that valve's timing, exerting backpressure on the air - fuel mixture.

The electrically - controlled flaps just before the rear silencer minimise exhaust backpressure and produce a sound that is striking and unmistakable over the entire engine speed range, as well as giving precise feedback on engine load.