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nitto85 · 11-10-2010, 10:08 PM

Is it common to have a burning smell at WOT?

At WOT I've noticed a faint burning smell a couple times (i've only opened it up maybe 4 times). Is this normal?

2600+ Miles, mods are Spectre Intake, Borla ATAK Catback, Oil Catch Can.

The burning smell is along the lines of a lube/oil or a rubber (no not my tires lol).

2010 SSRS · 11-10-2010, 10:15 PM

does not sound normal at all, no burning smell in mine at all.

nitto85 · 11-10-2010, 10:22 PM

I'm going to check tomorrow to make sure the Catch Can is installed correctly, I had someone else install it last Saturday.

Also, neither the ac or the heat was on at the time.

mbrusco103 · 11-11-2010, 03:52 PM

the new exhaust you put on has some lube or oil of some sort in it and i notice the same thing on mine it was worse when i first put it on but its not as bad anymore.

RobRiot88 · 11-11-2010, 03:58 PM

does it smell like tires? if not then idk. what kind of burning smell? electric? smokey?

MG · 11-11-2010, 06:17 PM

Ive asked about this before. My car does it too.

Its probably normal if it goes away after a while.

BLACK10 · 11-11-2010, 09:38 PM

could be a mustang caught in the intake..........

nitto85 · 11-12-2010, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

does not sound normal at all, no burning smell in mine at all.

:(

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbrusco103

the new exhaust you put on has some lube or oil of some sort in it and i notice the same thing on mine it was worse when i first put it on but its not as bad anymore.

I love the smell of a new exhaust, but this system has been on for a few weeks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobRiot88

does it smell like tires? if not then idk. what kind of burning smell? electric? smokey?

No, its like a oil/lube smell.

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Originally Posted by MG

Ive asked about this before. My car does it too.

Its probably normal if it goes away after a while.

Its a pretty faint smell, I may do some WOT pulls this weekend getting on the highway to see if it happens again and possibly identify the smell better.

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Originally Posted by BLACK10

could be a mustang caught in the intake..........

Haha, I actually smelled it last blowing some Acura away (TSX I think), I think it was some young guy about my age trying to punk me, so I taught him a lesson in knowing his place getting on the highway.

I've had a bad cold or something and haven't felt like checking the Catch Can, will probably do it tomorrow.

nitto85 · 11-14-2010, 06:01 PM

After a week of use and about 200 miles - 250 miles, it appears the catch can is doing its job. I checked it today and there is roughly (eyeballing it) 2 tablespoons of oil in it.

Is this excessive? Ive had 1 maybe 2 WOT pulls since having the catch can installed.

At about 2600 miles on my Camaro, this makes me wish I had the catch can installed sooner.

BLACK10 · 11-14-2010, 06:39 PM

i do remember my car and a few other cars smelling burt when they were new. then it kinda just went away

that amount of oil seems normal. thats about what mine catches

11-10-2010, 10:08 PM	#1
nitto85 Caffeine Injected Drives: 13 Ram - 05 Widebody 1050rwhp Vette Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 1,033	L99 Burning Smell At WOT Is it common to have a burning smell at WOT? At WOT I've noticed a faint burning smell a couple times (i've only opened it up maybe 4 times). Is this normal? 2600+ Miles, mods are Spectre Intake, Borla ATAK Catback, Oil Catch Can. The burning smell is along the lines of a lube/oil or a rubber (no not my tires lol).

11-10-2010, 10:15 PM	#2
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	does not sound normal at all, no burning smell in mine at all. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

11-11-2010, 03:52 PM	#4
mbrusco103 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS (M6) 427 Twin Turbo Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,090 View My Garage	the new exhaust you put on has some lube or oil of some sort in it and i notice the same thing on mine it was worse when i first put it on but its not as bad anymore. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS ERL 427 M6 TT -AGP Twin Turbo 55/57 .83ar \| ERL 427ci \| Squash Fuel System \| Stainless Works Chambered 3" \| Mcleod RXT \| Factory Hurst Short Throw \| Black Forgestar F14s \| CTS V 6 Piston Brembo \| VIS AMS Carbon Fiber Hood \| Anvil Carbon Fiber Spoiler

11-11-2010, 03:58 PM	#5
RobRiot88 Drives: 2010 SS 6m, black on black. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: savannah Posts: 202	does it smell like tires? if not then idk. what kind of burning smell? electric? smokey? __________________

11-14-2010, 06:01 PM	#9
nitto85 Caffeine Injected Drives: 13 Ram - 05 Widebody 1050rwhp Vette Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 1,033	After a week of use and about 200 miles - 250 miles, it appears the catch can is doing its job. I checked it today and there is roughly (eyeballing it) 2 tablespoons of oil in it. Is this excessive? Ive had 1 maybe 2 WOT pulls since having the catch can installed. At about 2600 miles on my Camaro, this makes me wish I had the catch can installed sooner. Attached Images

11-10-2010, 10:22 PM	#3
nitto85 Caffeine Injected Drives: 13 Ram - 05 Widebody 1050rwhp Vette Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 1,033	I'm going to check tomorrow to make sure the Catch Can is installed correctly, I had someone else install it last Saturday. Also, neither the ac or the heat was on at the time.

11-11-2010, 06:17 PM	#6
MG Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 627	Ive asked about this before. My car does it too. Its probably normal if it goes away after a while.

11-11-2010, 09:38 PM	#7
BLACK10 Drives: 2010 CAMARO. 10.04@133mph, 1.4 60' Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 4,585	could be a mustang caught in the intake..........

11-14-2010, 06:39 PM	#10
BLACK10 Drives: 2010 CAMARO. 10.04@133mph, 1.4 60' Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 4,585	i do remember my car and a few other cars smelling burt when they were new. then it kinda just went away that amount of oil seems normal. thats about what mine catches

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