All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

A. in four-stroke engines, restrictions in the exhaust can cause backpressure, especially at higher speeds.
B. excessive backpressure increases performance and fuel economy.
C. a small amount of backpressure from the exhaust system is needed to keep the combustion chambers hot enough for more complete combustion.
D. exhaust system flow is not affected in a major way by bends in the pipe as long as the cross-sectional area of the pipe is not diminished.


Answer: B

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