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Does Your New Metal Cat Smell Funny?

PhilGTR

By PhilGTR,
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My metal cat still smells funny at times and that's like 8 months after fitment. I even put the old cat back on for a week and the smell went away. Then put the metal one back on since the smell doesn't bother me now I know what it is.

eMsta Grand Master

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hey guys i no this is off topic but im really dumb at this sorta stuff i just wanna know wat is the best exhaust system to put on my 33?

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Speak to BATMBL about his products - highly recommend them. And then go for a cat back of your choice. Remember 93db (or something like that) is the legal limit.

siddr20 Grand Master

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Its coz the exhaust is hot so its burning the outside coating, but it will stop smelling after a while.

Think when you install your cat, the person sprays something over it. Some coating. So when your exhaust is hot it burns that and thats the smell you get..

Well thats what i think anywys lol..

bilbo117 Rising Star

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Its coz the exhaust is hot so its burning the outside coating, but it will stop smelling after a while.

Think when you install your cat, the person sprays something over it. Some coating. So when your exhaust is hot it burns that and thats the smell you get..

Well thats what i think anywys lol..

Yeh thats right. also, the stuff alot of good exhaust shops put on gaskets will burn and smoke at first... Don't worry, will be gone after a couple of days. :D

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morgz r33

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Speak to BATMBL about his products - highly recommend them. And then go for a cat back of your choice. Remember 93db (or something like that) is the legal limit.

yeah ive been told turbo back is better then cat back... is this true?

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