ORIGINAL: RegFlyer
By removing the baffle is there any damage done to the engine? there is always atrade off, but what is it?
In addition to being louder, it is possible that the exhaust pressure to the fuel tank will be reduced. If it is reduced, that could lead to fuel delivery problems as the tank gets close to being empty. There is no way to know if it will be a problem without trying it.
One local field has noise restrictions. I have no idea if an unbaffled muffler would be allowed to fly there.