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Old 03-11-2004, 10:19 AM
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Default Just out of curiousity.....

I was wondering, how do u make flames come out of your exhaust? I always wonder that and I dont know how it works!
Old 03-11-2004, 10:21 AM
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Run really hot and really rich.

If you look at the Comptech supercharged NSX that runs in SCCA/Speed World Challenge, it always shoots flames on downshifts. This is an anti-detonation feature that's been tuned into its engine management so it dumps a bunch of fuel in to cool down the cylinders.
Old 03-11-2004, 11:04 AM
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on turbo vehicles, it is more commom on MAF equipped vehicles if they utilize atmospheric blow-off valves. since the MAF meters air entering the engine, when the blow-off valve releases that pressure to the ambient air during a shift...it causes an extremely rich situation.

basically the engine thinks its getting more air than it really is.

ie. like fatbooty said, running rich is the main reason.

ive also heard of h22a motors spitting flame with the CAT removed...probably because of the overlap present at high rpm's.

~boom
Old 03-11-2004, 11:57 AM
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or you can get a flame shooter kit :rick: h:
Old 03-16-2004, 08:02 PM
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you wont shoot flames with a cat on
Old 03-17-2004, 01:16 AM
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Some engine management systems have an anti-lag feature for turbochargers that change spark timing with the clutch depressed. I've even seen a setup have an extra injector and spark plug built into the exhaust manifold to ignite fuel and unburnt air to keep the turbo spinning (much like a turbine engine) between shifts.
Old 03-17-2004, 03:54 AM
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Originally Posted by TheRooster
Some engine management systems have an anti-lag feature for turbochargers that change spark timing with the clutch depressed. I've even seen a setup have an extra injector and spark plug built into the exhaust manifold to ignite fuel and unburnt air to keep the turbo spinning (much like a turbine engine) between shifts.
Anti-lags are harsh as hell on the exhuast turbine of turbo tho. But at any rate, too much timing retard and too much fuel will give you some nice flame action.
Old 03-17-2004, 04:06 PM
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What happened to the good old honda-tech where we'd flame this guy for pages being a ricer.

All this helpful concise info, in a helpful tone, I'm beginning to feel my place is elsewhere!
-PHiZ
Old 03-17-2004, 05:38 PM
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Easy answer, this isn't Honda-Tech.

We're also less tolerant of strange off topic posts.
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Originally Posted by qtiger
Easy answer, this isn't Honda-Tech.

We're also less tolerant of strange off topic posts.
I'd like to blame that one on me being sick, but no I'm just a dumbass.
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