Really Strong Exhaust Fumes Smell From Test Pipes
02-06-2012, 02:30 PM
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Really Strong Exhaust Fumes Smell From Test Pipes
I recently put Megan resonated test pipes on my car and when my windows are up the smell in the cabin is fine but then anytime I open my windows its like straight exhaust gas is pouring into the cabin...any ideas?
02-06-2012, 05:10 PM
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thats what happens when you get rid of your catalytic converters
02-06-2012, 05:29 PM
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welcome to the world of test pipes
had mine on for about a year now, i got used to it ...some people dont though..will be switching back to stock cats soon for different reasons..
02-06-2012, 05:31 PM
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02-06-2012, 08:34 PM
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Exhaust should be coming out of the tailpipe. You are exaggerating.
02-06-2012, 09:08 PM
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Put your stock cats back on and your problem will go away as long as you bolted everything correctly.
02-07-2012, 03:45 AM
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Smells like......Victory.
02-07-2012, 04:40 AM
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Its normal. You'll get used to it.
02-07-2012, 05:14 AM
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My wife however; does not.
02-07-2012, 07:34 AM
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Exactly what happens when you remove the cats. I do not mind the smell at all. I bet everyone behind me hates it though
02-07-2012, 07:55 AM
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Smells like......Teen spirit.
Fixed that for ya
02-07-2012, 07:57 AM
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Love the smell, and sounds like a racecar
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02-07-2012, 07:59 AM
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So If I go HFC would that elimate the smell?
02-07-2012, 12:02 PM
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So If I go HFC would that elimate the smell?
Most of it yes
02-07-2012, 12:41 PM
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Wait...you guys are telling me that I remove the component that removes the fuel smell from the exhaust, it will smell like fuel?
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So If I go HFC would that elimate the smell?
Correct. It'll still have more of a smell than OEM, but it's better than TPs.
Let me know if you need pricing or if I can help out in any way.
02-06-2012, 02:30 PM
Really Strong Exhaust Fumes Smell From Test Pipes
had mine on for about a year now, i got used to it ...some people dont though..will be switching back to stock cats soon for different reasons..
