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jagssrsbeast · 07-18-2010, 12:18 AM

ok so I got long tube arh headers with cats and xpipes. I also just added a roto fab intake and qtp cutouts. I am very pleased with the dyno run and the new performance of car

Theres just one thing some time I can smell the exhaust fumes i mean not super bad but its noticeable, and obviously I can smell it lot more when im running with my cutouts open but is it normal to smell that stuff when they are closed. Im also curious and want to ask did the people with arh headers get a new sound coming from the the engine area?

shawn18 · 07-18-2010, 01:03 AM

Wished I could help you out bro. but I cant. It will be interesting to hear what some of the other more qualified members have to say about it though.

jcor12 · 07-18-2010, 01:16 AM

Im not an expert but it sounds like your cutouts have a leak when closed....might want to inspect the work to see if the cutout isnt fully sealing or the welds have a crack/leak

2010 SSRS · 07-18-2010, 01:17 AM

Glad I went with Dynatech's

jcor12 · 07-18-2010, 01:19 AM

also checker your header bolts to see if any need to be tightened...had to snug mine up after driving for a bit

The 2010 Sin · 07-18-2010, 05:05 AM

Depends on how high flow your cats are.. some wont keep 100% of the smell away.

jagssrsbeast · 07-18-2010, 11:16 AM

the shop I took my car to was in Houston dont want to say any names but im super far from there and the only reason I took it there was bec I didnt think there was any good shops in the rgv and I only had about 4000 miles so what the heck lol So do you all think I should take my car to shop here?

jagssrsbeast · 07-18-2010, 02:45 PM

anyone else?

1Kodiak · 07-18-2010, 04:19 PM

I have LT's, HF cats- very quiet in the engine compartment. Can't smell any exhaust unless directly behind the car. Sounds like you have an exhaust leak- Need to check from header mounting bolts, O2's, all welds, all connections, to the muffler tips. If you can smell fumes inside the car= bad thing! CO2 build up could put you to sleep permanetlly.

NinoSS · 07-18-2010, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

Glad I went with Dynatech's

The 2010 Sin · 07-18-2010, 05:12 PM

im with 1Kodiak I cant smell anything unless im at the tailpipe. or someone is revving it toward me.

jagssrsbeast · 07-18-2010, 09:41 PM

ok ok now that you told me I can drop dead Im going to take my car as soon as the sun rises to a local performance shop have them inspect everything! This really getting me frustrated! Anyone want to suggest anything else I should have check before I get there

jagssrsbeast · 07-18-2010, 09:43 PM

Ok stupid question. If I purchased the arh longtube headers and x pipes does that come with high flow cats or could my shop put the original cats on them? If arh do come with cats is there better cats I can buy

jagssrsbeast · 07-18-2010, 10:43 PM

or maybe it was a bad tune

07-18-2010, 12:18 AM	#1
jagssrsbeast Drives: inferno orange ssrs Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: RGV Posts: 87	smelly ok so I got long tube arh headers with cats and xpipes. I also just added a roto fab intake and qtp cutouts. I am very pleased with the dyno run and the new performance of car Theres just one thing some time I can smell the exhaust fumes i mean not super bad but its noticeable, and obviously I can smell it lot more when im running with my cutouts open but is it normal to smell that stuff when they are closed. Im also curious and want to ask did the people with arh headers get a new sound coming from the the engine area?

07-18-2010, 01:17 AM	#4
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	Glad I went with Dynatech's __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

07-18-2010, 05:05 AM	#6
The 2010 Sin Dont H8 Me Cuz U Aint Me Drives: 2016 SS Sedan, 2017 Explorer Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 2,910	Depends on how high flow your cats are.. some wont keep 100% of the smell away. __________________

07-18-2010, 05:12 PM	#11
The 2010 Sin Dont H8 Me Cuz U Aint Me Drives: 2016 SS Sedan, 2017 Explorer Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 2,910	im with 1Kodiak I cant smell anything unless im at the tailpipe. or someone is revving it toward me. __________________

07-18-2010, 01:03 AM	#2
shawn18 OWTATIME Drives: 1969 CaRaMo Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,080	Wished I could help you out bro. but I cant. It will be interesting to hear what some of the other more qualified members have to say about it though.

07-18-2010, 01:16 AM	#3
jcor12 Drives: 2010 SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ABQ NM Posts: 23	Im not an expert but it sounds like your cutouts have a leak when closed....might want to inspect the work to see if the cutout isnt fully sealing or the welds have a crack/leak

07-18-2010, 01:19 AM	#5
jcor12 Drives: 2010 SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ABQ NM Posts: 23	also checker your header bolts to see if any need to be tightened...had to snug mine up after driving for a bit

07-18-2010, 11:16 AM	#7
jagssrsbeast Drives: inferno orange ssrs Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: RGV Posts: 87	the shop I took my car to was in Houston dont want to say any names but im super far from there and the only reason I took it there was bec I didnt think there was any good shops in the rgv and I only had about 4000 miles so what the heck lol So do you all think I should take my car to shop here?

07-18-2010, 02:45 PM	#8
jagssrsbeast Drives: inferno orange ssrs Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: RGV Posts: 87	anyone else?

07-18-2010, 04:19 PM	#9
1Kodiak SB 1070 Drives: 2010 SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 10	I have LT's, HF cats- very quiet in the engine compartment. Can't smell any exhaust unless directly behind the car. Sounds like you have an exhaust leak- Need to check from header mounting bolts, O2's, all welds, all connections, to the muffler tips. If you can smell fumes inside the car= bad thing! CO2 build up could put you to sleep permanetlly.

07-18-2010, 09:41 PM	#12
jagssrsbeast Drives: inferno orange ssrs Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: RGV Posts: 87	ok ok now that you told me I can drop dead Im going to take my car as soon as the sun rises to a local performance shop have them inspect everything! This really getting me frustrated! Anyone want to suggest anything else I should have check before I get there

07-18-2010, 09:43 PM	#13
jagssrsbeast Drives: inferno orange ssrs Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: RGV Posts: 87	Ok stupid question. If I purchased the arh longtube headers and x pipes does that come with high flow cats or could my shop put the original cats on them? If arh do come with cats is there better cats I can buy

07-18-2010, 10:43 PM	#14
jagssrsbeast Drives: inferno orange ssrs Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: RGV Posts: 87	or maybe it was a bad tune