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Old 01-22-2009, 07:35 PM
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Default hey guys im having problems with my exhaust fumes

okk here it goes....i installed a new two piece 4-2-1 dc header on my d16z6 and then i installed my monza pacesetter catback...now my car is spitting out thick white smoke that smells like the fuel isn't burning...whats the problem....and i think my engine is burning oil....what does it need tune up or its just the exhaust is new????? im pretty new in this putting on stuffs on the engine
Old 01-22-2009, 09:30 PM
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white smoke if you ask a mechanic will mean coolant burning inside the cylinders.
did you took out your cat and installed a test pipe?
if you did, its normal for your car to smoke but you a basically polluting the air.
Old 01-23-2009, 08:37 PM
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no i didnt install a test pipe it still has the stock cat converter....i dont know man....the coolant in the resevoir isn't going low its styl in the same level tho....ill just go to the mechanic tmrw to knoe for sure...thnz
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maybe the timing is off or the plug's gap is not within spec.
Old 01-26-2009, 07:16 PM
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yeah when to the mechanic yup the spark plug is so worn and we had to change my converter to a high flow one......and adding to it i put on some aftermarket ground kit sounds good man........
thanx.....




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