Technically, it's the expansion chamber that produces the power characteristics of the engine, and anything happening after that has significantly less influence on the power delivery.

Matt from Tyga can give you the full run down as there's a helluva lot of scientific stuff involved with exhausts, but it's the chamber that you have to get right. That's why the aftermarket pipes need the bodywork spaced out - to achieve optimum power.
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