New O/R exhaust smoking?
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trinity_gt
10 Year Member
That was always in the back of my mind going in. If it becomes a problem then I can always have some hi-flow cats welded-in
Just wait until you driving next to a cement wall and floor it... from about 2K rpm's to 3K rpm's it sounds like you are firing a machine gun!!! lol
Night Shifter
Well-Known Member
You guys just havn't smelled Ethanol. Mmmm, E85 
Anyway, yes, it is normal for your exhaust to smoke at first, both inside and out. Just as someone else said, there is grease and some oils on the outside, from both installation (greasy hands), and the manufacturing process.
Anyway, yes, it is normal for your exhaust to smoke at first, both inside and out. Just as someone else said, there is grease and some oils on the outside, from both installation (greasy hands), and the manufacturing process.
Night Shifter
Well-Known Member
You guys just havn't smelled Ethanol. Mmmm, E85
Anyway, yes, it is normal for your exhaust to smoke at first, both inside and out. Just as someone else said, there is grease and some oils on the outside, from both installation (greasy hands), and the manufacturing process.
lol looks like i need to find some e85 to huff
fast97gt
Active Member
You guys just havn't smelled Ethanol. Mmmm, E85
Anyway, yes, it is normal for your exhaust to smoke at first, both inside and out. Just as someone else said, there is grease and some oils on the outside, from both installation (greasy hands), and the manufacturing process.
ive had to switch fuel stations from my normal one because theyve started using 10% or less ethonol, and smells like s*** when it sits and idles for more then a minute. also mines SCREAMIN loud and i love every dB of it
If you want to know what E85 smells like before burning, take a whif of some everclear. It's just a more pure version for your body instead of your car. 
My 88 stang is switch to run on E85. It used to be rich enough, that I would occasionally get a strong smell of ethanol when I stomped on the gas.... ohhh, sooo great to feel that kick in the pants as boost came on and smell the ethanol. I used to worry that if I got pulled over, the cop would automatically assume I'd been drinking start the sobriety tests. Now, I've got the oxygen sensor working and the AFs are more normal, so the smell isn't so strong.
My 88 stang is switch to run on E85. It used to be rich enough, that I would occasionally get a strong smell of ethanol when I stomped on the gas.... ohhh, sooo great to feel that kick in the pants as boost came on and smell the ethanol. I used to worry that if I got pulled over, the cop would automatically assume I'd been drinking start the sobriety tests. Now, I've got the oxygen sensor working and the AFs are more normal, so the smell isn't so strong.
lol looks like i need to find some e85 to huff
streethorse
15 Year Member
fast97gt
Active Member
its the x, x=raspy high pitch, h=low deep hot roddy notes. just let it all seep in and you enjoy it for a long time.
guys, i seem to have a problem with the exhaust. its EXTREMELY raspy on acceleration (even taking it easy). i've had 2 people come up to me and ask if im running open headers. i ran into a guy with an 01 gt with the same h-pipe and mufflers and it isn't nearly as raspy as mine. it honestly sounds like im running open headers, its THAT raspy and loud.
what could cause this? leaks? im already getting tired of it
what could cause this? leaks? im already getting tired of it
SteedaGT9150
Advanced Member
you would be able to tell if you have an exhaust leak. you would hear a ticking noise that gets faster/louder as your rpms increase.
