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Old 11 March 2004, 09:30 AM
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Question popping exhausts......is it dangerous

I currently have a MY00 with a scoobysport backbox...

at the weekend i fitted a collins twin piston dumpvalve, after conversations with *sonic* i found out that the car would run more richer, and i have noticed that sometimes there is a pop from the exhaust which is nice.....

but will it cause any damage?

i was thinking of getting a magnex centre section, i have been told that it will pop and bang more with this on..?? will this pose more of a risk to my car?

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Old 11 March 2004, 11:29 AM
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The car runs rich momentarily when the atmosphric dump valve operates and the popping is unburned fuel igniting in the exhaust. Not likely to cause damage but the car would run better on a reciculating D/V.
Old 11 March 2004, 02:48 PM
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The only risk is a charred rear bumper like mine.
Old 11 March 2004, 02:59 PM
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The only risk is damaging the calalysts

They don't like any excessive fuel going into them, and if they are burning the fuel in there they may either overheat, or worse - shatter.

I'm not sure if your model has a "cat on fire" sensor - if it does...it'll let you know

So I recommend a decat

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Old 11 March 2004, 03:04 PM
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Oops. Didnt see the cat bit. I keep assuming all scooby owner discards their cats unless its MOT time.
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Mine goes through phases of popping..

One week it'll be quiet...the next it's popping mega loud, even on lift off on motorway driving..

kinda like it though
Old 11 March 2004, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ALi-B
The only risk is damaging the calalysts
are you sure??

http://www.opelmissy.de/images/funcorner/fun37.jpg
Old 11 March 2004, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by StickyMicky
lmao - don't worry I doubt he'll damage it from there
Old 11 March 2004, 06:00 PM
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LMAO

whatever turns you on
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Old 13 March 2004, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by StickyMicky
is that a princess? lmao
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No a perv.
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