loss of power and real loud exhaust - any theories
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loss of power and real loud exhaust - any theories
Today I was driving my car and i got real loud (louder than normal) and i have a sense that i have lost power. The car just will not go. My two theories right now are:
1: exhaust components came loose - but that does not explain the loss of power (unless i have no backpressure and that is causing an issue.)
2: one / both of my rt cats collapsed
It is pouring down rain so i have not had a chance to look at it yet but i figured i would see if anyone had any ideas.
The sound comes from the middle of the car where the cat joins the borla exhaust. (see my sig for mods)
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J
1: exhaust components came loose - but that does not explain the loss of power (unless i have no backpressure and that is causing an issue.)
2: one / both of my rt cats collapsed
It is pouring down rain so i have not had a chance to look at it yet but i figured i would see if anyone had any ideas.
The sound comes from the middle of the car where the cat joins the borla exhaust. (see my sig for mods)
Thanks,
J
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Well, based on the number of failed RT's it may be that, but I'm not sure if that would make the exhaust louder. I am thinking that it's a leak somewhere.
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Originally posted by ChrisMCagle
Well, based on the number of failed RT's it may be that, but I'm not sure if that would make the exhaust louder. I am thinking that it's a leak somewhere.
-CHris
Well, based on the number of failed RT's it may be that, but I'm not sure if that would make the exhaust louder. I am thinking that it's a leak somewhere.
-CHris
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Originally posted by JonathanG35
thanks for the input guys. I am going to try and get under it as soon as it stops raining. No matter what the case, I think it is time to put my clutch and flywheel in so everything may come off anyway.
thanks for the input guys. I am going to try and get under it as soon as it stops raining. No matter what the case, I think it is time to put my clutch and flywheel in so everything may come off anyway.
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How loud, like annoying loud?
Two weeks ago I noticed that at idle my car sounded horrible. It was blatantly obvious that I had an exhaust leak. My Borla TD exhaust has cracked, and now I'm trying to contact borla to order that section of pipe that cracked.
If I were you, I'd turn the car on and do an outside inspection, just listen for a noticeable exhaust leak. If it is cracked or leaking you should hear the seeping pretty noticeably.
Two weeks ago I noticed that at idle my car sounded horrible. It was blatantly obvious that I had an exhaust leak. My Borla TD exhaust has cracked, and now I'm trying to contact borla to order that section of pipe that cracked.
If I were you, I'd turn the car on and do an outside inspection, just listen for a noticeable exhaust leak. If it is cracked or leaking you should hear the seeping pretty noticeably.
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Originally posted by Juztin
How loud, like annoying loud?
Two weeks ago I noticed that at idle my car sounded horrible. It was blatantly obvious that I had an exhaust leak. My Borla TD exhaust has cracked, and now I'm trying to contact borla to order that section of pipe that cracked.
If I were you, I'd turn the car on and do an outside inspection, just listen for a noticeable exhaust leak. If it is cracked or leaking you should hear the seeping pretty noticeably.
How loud, like annoying loud?
Two weeks ago I noticed that at idle my car sounded horrible. It was blatantly obvious that I had an exhaust leak. My Borla TD exhaust has cracked, and now I'm trying to contact borla to order that section of pipe that cracked.
If I were you, I'd turn the car on and do an outside inspection, just listen for a noticeable exhaust leak. If it is cracked or leaking you should hear the seeping pretty noticeably.
thanks for the help everyone.
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the same exact thing happened to me today on my way to work, except i dont even have any cats. my idle is extremly loud now but i havnt noticed a particular loss in power. my car just sounds like an Indy car from 4000 rpms and up, also it backfires more than usual now. my guesses are a severe exhaust leak or something cracked open, please respon and tell me what you think.
BTW i have Helix test pipes...(only exhaust mod)
BTW i have Helix test pipes...(only exhaust mod)
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