Really Strong Exhaust Fumes Smell From Test Pipes
Feb 6, 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?
Feb 6, 2012 | 05:10 PM
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From: Houston, TX
thats what happens when you get rid of your catalytic converters
Feb 6, 2012 | 05:29 PM
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From: rialto
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..
Feb 6, 2012 | 05:31 PM
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Feb 6, 2012 | 08:34 PM
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From: Tucson, AZ
Exhaust should be coming out of the tailpipe. You are exaggerating.
Feb 6, 2012 | 09:08 PM
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From: SoCal
Put your stock cats back on and your problem will go away as long as you bolted everything correctly.
Feb 7, 2012 | 03:45 AM
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From: Mesa, AZ
Smells like......Victory.
Feb 7, 2012 | 04:40 AM
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From: Burlington, NC
Its normal. You'll get used to it.
Feb 7, 2012 | 05:14 AM
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From: Ottawa
My wife however; does not.
Feb 7, 2012 | 07:34 AM
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From: Ellicott City, Maryland
Exactly what happens when you remove the cats. I do not mind the smell at all. I bet everyone behind me hates it though
Feb 7, 2012 | 07:55 AM
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jv350z
Smells like......Teen spirit.
Fixed that for ya
Feb 7, 2012 | 07:57 AM
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From: Waco, TX / Leawood, KS
Love the smell, and sounds like a racecar
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Feb 7, 2012 | 07:59 AM
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Feb 7, 2012 | 08:00 AM
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From: My Self Created Hell
Feb 7, 2012 | 11:24 AM
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So If I go HFC would that elimate the smell?
Feb 7, 2012 | 12:02 PM
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So If I go HFC would that elimate the smell?
Most of it yes
Feb 7, 2012 | 12:41 PM
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From: Atlanta
Wait...you guys are telling me that I remove the component that removes the fuel smell from the exhaust, it will smell like fuel?
Feb 7, 2012 | 01:01 PM
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Feb 7, 2012 | 01:03 PM
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Feb 7, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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From: Gilbert,AZ
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350zJDMnismo27
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.
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..
