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Old May 4, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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I put test pipes on my car, and wanted to know if its normal to smell all that fume? Its pretty strong, and causes a headache if I drive it long enough.
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Old May 4, 2009 | 06:02 PM
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yes its normal, its raw exhaust. You are eliminating the 'catalytic converter'. What do you think that does? It will also make your rear bumper black from exhaust fumes in about 2 days...
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Old May 4, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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i wonder why people smell it so much, ive been runnin them since xmas eve and i only smell it if i get on it hard and come to a stop with the windows open
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Old May 4, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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yes its normal, its raw exhaust. You are eliminating the 'catalytic converter'. What do you think that does? It will also make your rear bumper black from exhaust fumes in about 2 days...
Yea i knew why it smells, but just dident think I would smell it from the cabin. Thanks for the info!
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Old May 4, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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i wonder why people smell it so much, ive been runnin them since xmas eve and i only smell it if i get on it hard and come to a stop with the windows open
Some people have more sensitive noses than others.

Sarah came home the other night and I smelled alcohol on her (I'm a DUI ****). She said she had half a shot of tequila 3 hours before.
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Old May 4, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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Yea i knew why it smells, but just dident think I would smell it from the cabin. Thanks for the info!
no prob, its a common complaint.
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Old May 4, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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does it make a difference if you take out the catalytic converters?
i dont get that because i just bought a hks exhaust system...
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The headache is indicative of carbon dioxide poisoning. Is your skin flush red?
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Originally Posted by jony350z
does it make a difference if you take out the catalytic converters?
i dont get that because i just bought a hks exhaust system...


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Old May 4, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by jony350z
does it make a difference if you take out the catalytic converters?
i dont get that because i just bought a hks exhaust system...
what?
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Old May 4, 2009 | 10:48 PM
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lol
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You may have an exhaust leak !!!!!!!! I know when i had a cracked test pipe it was bad in my car , no cracks now , all good.
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Old May 5, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
You may have an exhaust leak !!!!!!!! I know when i had a cracked test pipe it was bad in my car , no cracks now , all good.
I was actually thinking the samething, because when i get on it a bit, i can hear a light flapping noise.
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Old May 5, 2009 | 01:10 PM
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i just finished installing test pipes on mine also did anybody else get a cat code??? my service engine light came on what can i do to make it turn off?
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Old May 5, 2009 | 04:27 PM
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lol your going to get a code if you install test pipes... unless you install non foulers. Search a little bit and youll find your answer.
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