The symptoms of not enough exhaust back pressure include:
*Weak engine power
*Poor fuel economy
*Issues with transmission shifting
*Stalling
In extreme cases, your engine may not start at all.
There’s a sweet spot of back pressure, as too much back pressure can negatively impact your horsepower. However, there is some debate in the car community about how vital back pressure really is, with some saying it has minimal effect on a car’s performance.