oil puke.. no I didn't drink it

I would check the PCV system over. Sounds like crankcase pressure building up. Probably at higher RPM when you were gouging on it. A good functioning system for evacuating crankcase pressure is imperative. Espically when compression and cubes increases. JMHO. Eric L

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Especially if it's a newer motor and might not be broke in all the way.

I seriously doubt the exhaust is causing it.