Drew47000000

Hey guys, just chimming in here to see if i share some chronic headache symptoms in here with any fellow o/r stangers... I've been told that the fumes put out by the car with no cats may cause headaches, and I've definitely been experencing perpetual headaches. Im not sure if its related to other things as well or solemnly, but i figured it couldnt hurt to ask in here. BTW this is not the thread for treehugers to bash o/r pipes! k thanks!!![&:]

banka87

Well...That is one of the symtoms for a slight onset of carbon monoxide poisoning. If you start feeling lethargic for no apperent reason, or nauseous then you have a MAJOR issue, and you should get your exhaust looked at immediatly.

PLstang

Hey my wife used to get headaches from the noise. I'm not sure about fumes. However, I did end up having hi-flow cats installed. It solved the problem.

p51mstg

That's the first thing I thought of. CO poisoning will give you a headache that won't go away for quite a while (I'd say 12-24 hours after you've been removed from the exposure). It can also put you in a bad mood for no apparent reason.

http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/coftsht.html

I'd definitely beconcerned aboutthat in this situation.

DeStonn

I had the same issue so I got mine welded in and have not had the headaches since. Seems like mine was leaking at the clamp. Not sure if yours is the same thing but have it checked out.

hogpowr

The lack of cats, COULD, contribute to headaches, but it would be more likely from a poorly installed system(I.E. leaks). I was having headaches from mine in late 05 and early 06, it was reasonace from a slight contact of the hanger on the off road x-pipe to the bracket on the car. It was very painful. I finally found the problem, and removed the pipes, and gave it a slight tap with a sledge hammer. Fixed it right upwith no headaches.

Good Luck.

MIKE562

EEEPA EEEPA!!! Its a warning sign to all of us! hahah sorry the website link made me think of The Simpsons movie lol

banka87

Get under there and check for leaks. I've seen a few people killed from CO (im a firefighter)...They never see it coming. You can't see it, smell it, or taste it. I wouldn't put it off either. You can be driving down the road one day, and just pass out...Game over.

Drew47000000

wow thanks for the insight everyone!! Im now taking this more seriously than I was before thats for sure!! I do want to say that I have the pypes o/r H which is welded at the H- connection point and is not just clamped together. I really love the sound/performance, but if its risking my health im not so sure its worth the trouble. I know that CO has no scent, but my car definitely puts out a strong smell as opposed to your avg. car with full emissions. I never considered the fact that maybe the sound is giving me the headaches, but what im going to do know is track the days I use the car and days I dont use the car and see if the headaches persist on only the days I use the stang. Thanks again for all the input, much appreciated!!!!

white07

Just dont dump it behind your seats. I have no problems with my exhaust.