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Old 05-16-2006, 09:46 PM
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i installed flowmaster american thunder cat backs on sat. now whenever i get out of the car after driving around there is a weird smell. i looked underneath to make sure that nothing is burning, and it looks like i have good clearances around the pipes and mufflers. it almost smells like burning clutch or brakes, but im sure it's neither. i had the drivers side muffler to tailpipe connection welded because i screwed up the clamp on that side (maybe flux burning off or something?) has anyone else had a similair problem?
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Old 05-16-2006, 09:51 PM
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Every car I've ever had I've welded the complete exhaust system in. Usually for about 2 weeks after I get it done it will smell funny. No big deal. Kinda smells like burned cheese or something.
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Old 05-16-2006, 11:43 PM
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yea thats normal, mine only lasted about a week or 2, no biggie
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Old 05-17-2006, 01:00 AM
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smells GOOD , sounds better
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Old 05-17-2006, 01:06 AM
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I got a slight smell but not too bad when I put on my catback. When I put on my MAC catted H, it smelled like my car was on fire. Had to do with the coating they put on the MAC exhaust products.
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