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Old 10-15-09, 11:02 AM
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Hey Gang,

I just replaced my stock exhaust with the Tananbe Touring Medallion. Since then I've been getting these weird smells. Especially in the trunk.

Any ideas?

I put on the new gaskets that came on the exhaust. Maybe need to retighten?
Or since it was brand new it needs to "burn" off somethings inside?

Here is my car with the new exhaust.





I know I'm going to get the "4x4" and "needs to be lowered" comments so I'm going to show you why I can't.




Since it is my wife's car, and there is only about 1 inch clearance between my catalytic converter and the ground into my garage. The wheels are RX330 wheels on 225/45/18. Very nice for daily driving and grocery getting.

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Old 10-15-09, 11:13 AM
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first 500 miles while it "burns in" it will smell like shizat. After that youll be ok.
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my HKS hi-power doesnt do that. care to trade?
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Yep, anytime you install an exhaust component (dp, headers, exhaust), there is a little smoke and smell from the burnoff. Normal and will go away after a few drives.
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Originally Posted by o6spdracer
Yep, anytime you install an exhaust component (dp, headers, exhaust), there is a little smoke and smell from the burnoff. Normal and will go away after a few drives.
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Thanks guys.
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