exhaust flames dangerous??
09-26-2007, 05:17 PM
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Actually that is not really true!
The flames will not hurt the exhaust system itself - and you would have to be real close to something behind to actually burn something.
But, the more you intentionally create flames (which is unburnt fuel igniting in your already very hot catalyst), the faster you will burn up your catalyst. A catalyst is essentially a long-term wear item, and the more you do this, the sooner you will need to replace it.
Enjoy the flames, but remember they do come at a price.
http://www.car-sound.com/04basics/04failures02.asp
The flames will not hurt the exhaust system itself - and you would have to be real close to something behind to actually burn something.
But, the more you intentionally create flames (which is unburnt fuel igniting in your already very hot catalyst), the faster you will burn up your catalyst. A catalyst is essentially a long-term wear item, and the more you do this, the sooner you will need to replace it.
Enjoy the flames, but remember they do come at a price.
http://www.car-sound.com/04basics/04failures02.asp
I have a TurboXS catless midpipe (race pipe is what they call it on their website) so it's constantly shooting flames at high RPMs.
09-26-2007, 05:47 PM
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09-27-2007, 08:35 AM
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But, if you look at this threads original question/poster and his post #6 - he is planning on running a high flow RP Supercat - and you all are telling him everything is going to be fine because you are running catless.
You might consider reading the details of his question a little closer so you don't give bad advise.
09-27-2007, 08:53 AM
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wait so if a catless midpipe shoots flames constantly in high rpm's, then does that mean that from like 7k to 9k there is flames from both tips and then when i shift its a huge flame and then it goes out? if thats what it does i want a race pipe i dont even care about the sound cuz i have subs haha.
09-27-2007, 09:33 AM
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^depends, if u have a huge *** exhaust and a long 3" cat, you'll likely shoot a fireball out everytime you shift ( like apocalypse) if you running stock with a 2.5" midpipe, you'll likely shoot more constant flames everytime you shift
if you want flames when you're in high rpm, I suggest talking the Charles R Hills about a nitrous install and tell him to run a purge line into your exhaust
if you want flames when you're in high rpm, I suggest talking the Charles R Hills about a nitrous install and tell him to run a purge line into your exhaust
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With what I have, I can cause flames every shift. For a definite 100% chance that it happens you have too rev too 9700, and shifting is everything. But once the car heats up it WILL dump oil and gas... For some reason looks blue... That's why I'm interested in attaching a coil too the rear O2 sensor bung and setting of an explosion in the exhaust. After a hard run I know it will explode. Flamethrower kits use the same idea just have the plugs closer too the exhaust tips, so the only thing that worries me is if having the spark plug so close too the engine could damage the engine.
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^depends, if u have a huge *** exhaust and a long 3" cat, you'll likely shoot a fireball out everytime you shift ( like apocalypse) if you running stock with a 2.5" midpipe, you'll likely shoot more constant flames everytime you shift
if you want flames when you're in high rpm, I suggest talking the Charles R Hills about a nitrous install and tell him to run a purge line into your exhaust
if you want flames when you're in high rpm, I suggest talking the Charles R Hills about a nitrous install and tell him to run a purge line into your exhaust
09-27-2007, 05:50 PM
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With what I have, I can cause flames every shift. For a definite 100% chance that it happens you have too rev too 9700, and shifting is everything. But once the car heats up it WILL dump oil and gas... For some reason looks blue... That's why I'm interested in attaching a coil too the rear O2 sensor bung and setting of an explosion in the exhaust. After a hard run I know it will explode. Flamethrower kits use the same idea just have the plugs closer too the exhaust tips, so the only thing that worries me is if having the spark plug so close too the engine could damage the engine.
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