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No. In theory reduced back pressure would help the engine run more efficiently (more power to the wheels) but on occasion exhaust exiting under the vehicle will exit into a high pressure pocket increasing back pressure but IDK if this ever really happens... TL;DR People do this all the time and it doesn't change horsepower and it sounds the same. Get a dump valve.