problems with flamer kit
06 July 2006, 02:28 PM
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problems with flamer kit
bf has just had flamer kit fitted to his car and it won't work. you can hear it igniting but nothing happens. has anyone got any ideas why?
06 July 2006, 02:36 PM
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For some reason and I cant tell you why (someone may) inbetween the pulling this thread to bits remarks, won't flame when parked up simply by reving the engine ?? however they will when being driven underload.
I know Tiny 'in the Essex' section gets some seriously big flames and bangs when parked up, but another ESC members would not ignite stationary.
I know this does not offer much help, but possibly shows it may not be your Bf's kit.
I know Tiny 'in the Essex' section gets some seriously big flames and bangs when parked up, but another ESC members would not ignite stationary.
I know this does not offer much help, but possibly shows it may not be your Bf's kit.
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06 July 2006, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by MickWrx
For some reason and I cant tell you why (someone may) inbetween the pulling this thread to bits remarks, won't flame when parked up and simply reving the engine ?? however they will when being driven underload.
I know Tiny 'in the Essex' section gets some seriously big flames and bangs when parked up, but another ESC members would not ignite stationary.
I know this does not offer much help, but possibly shows it may not be your Bf's kit.
I know Tiny 'in the Essex' section gets some seriously big flames and bangs when parked up, but another ESC members would not ignite stationary.
I know this does not offer much help, but possibly shows it may not be your Bf's kit.
06 July 2006, 02:39 PM
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Just for us old b'stards (39), I take it a flamer kit ignites the unburnt fuel exiting the exhaust and lights it.
I know someone who will have a field day with this thread, I can smell old man's wee already.
I know someone who will have a field day with this thread, I can smell old man's wee already.
06 July 2006, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by DCI Gene Hunt
Why would you want flames to come out of your exhaust anyway...........
06 July 2006, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by DCI Gene Hunt
Why would you want flames to come out of your exhaust anyway...........
, but it's not artificially induced 
06 July 2006, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by graeme.
Just for us old b'stards (39), I take it a flamer kit ignites the unburnt fuel exiting the exhaust and lights it.
I know someone who will have a field day with this thread, I can smell old man's wee already.
I know someone who will have a field day with this thread, I can smell old man's wee already.
yep thats right, all come and take the ****, why i wish i knew but one reason why i can't be doing with some on here
06 July 2006, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by stew911
cause he does, has always wanted one and after seeing them on other cars on wjpc, which we are members off, it made his mind up for him.
Now replace that with a young mum and a pram!
Am I missing something here............
06 July 2006, 02:45 PM
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Pretty sure your first problem will be the cat.
The other thing that seems to help is a dump valve.
The last thing you can do to get this working is to have the car remapped with added pops and bangs
You will be better off asking in the Essex section
The other thing that seems to help is a dump valve.
The last thing you can do to get this working is to have the car remapped with added pops and bangs
You will be better off asking in the Essex section
06 July 2006, 02:45 PM
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From what I have been told, the car needs to be fully decatted and have a Vent To Atmosphere Dump Valve (the one that goes whooosh! 
) If your boyfriend hasn't got these that may be the reason why it isn't flaming.
) If your boyfriend hasn't got these that may be the reason why it isn't flaming.
06 July 2006, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by stew911
yep thats right, all come and take the ****, why i wish i knew but one reason why i can't be doing with some on here
06 July 2006, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by DCI Gene Hunt
I often wonder about having a flame kit and being in slow moving traffic, say on a busy high street or something similar... along comes Mrs Codger (78 year old dear) who crosses the road between the queuing cars... as she gets to the back off yours the road ahead clears and you accelerate away and she gets her stockings flamed...
Now replace that with a young mum and a pram!
Am I missing something here............
Now replace that with a young mum and a pram!
Am I missing something here............
06 July 2006, 02:47 PM
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Get the car decatted then you should have some flames popping out the back. I know its been said above but it would more than likely be the solution to your problem. You may consider fitting a walbro fuel pump aswell this could help. I've fitted a walbro to mine to support the other mods and mine occasionaly chucks small flames out the back and thats without any flamer kit on it
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Originally Posted by DCI Gene Hunt
I often wonder about having a flame kit and being in slow moving traffic, say on a busy high street or something similar... along comes Mrs Codger (78 year old dear) who crosses the road between the queuing cars... as she gets to the back off yours the road ahead clears and you accelerate away and she gets her stockings flamed...
Now replace that with a young mum and a pram!
Am I missing something here............
Now replace that with a young mum and a pram!
Am I missing something here............
06 July 2006, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by fitzscoob
Pretty sure your first problem will be the cat.
The other thing that seems to help is a dump valve.
The last thing you can do to get this working is to have the car remapped with added pops and bangs
You will be better off asking in the Essex section
The other thing that seems to help is a dump valve.
The last thing you can do to get this working is to have the car remapped with added pops and bangs
You will be better off asking in the Essex section
car's dump valved and thanks for advice
06 July 2006, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by DCI Gene Hunt
I often wonder about having a flame kit and being in slow moving traffic, say on a busy high street or something similar... along comes Mrs Codger (78 year old dear) who crosses the road between the queuing cars... as she gets to the back off yours the road ahead clears and you accelerate away and she gets her stockings flamed...
Now replace that with a young mum and a pram!
Am I missing something here............
Now replace that with a young mum and a pram!
Am I missing something here............
I understand your point though and the local constabulary take a similar view, I know of at least two people who have got into trouble with the law for having a flamer fitted.
I still think it looks good when shifting along a motorway with flames popping from the exhaust though.
06 July 2006, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by stew911
you really think anyone would be dumb enough to do what you suggested
06 July 2006, 02:53 PM
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look even better in wjpc video at the weekend and it appears that there are some flamer kits that won't work stationary, so i think that is the problem with bf's!
06 July 2006, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by SirFozzalot
I haven't got one myself but from watching others with them, the flame occurs when you lift off the throttle after giving it quite a few revs, i.e. to change gear. Chances are the car will be well away from the granny or pram by the time you change gear and pop a flame.
I understand your point though and the local constabulary take a similar view, I know of at least two people who have got into trouble with the law for having a flamer fitted.
I still think it looks good when shifting along a motorway with flames popping from the exhaust though.
I understand your point though and the local constabulary take a similar view, I know of at least two people who have got into trouble with the law for having a flamer fitted.
I still think it looks good when shifting along a motorway with flames popping from the exhaust though.
06 July 2006, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by DCI Gene Hunt
I often wonder about having a flame kit and being in slow moving traffic, say on a busy high street or something similar... along comes Mrs Codger (78 year old dear) who crosses the road between the queuing cars... as she gets to the back off yours the road ahead clears and you accelerate away and she gets her stockings flamed...
Now replace that with a young mum and a pram!
Am I missing something here............
Now replace that with a young mum and a pram!
Am I missing something here............
Young mums with prams tend to keep away from that kind of behaviour
and it seems you are right........ you are missing something Gridlock
p.s Flame kits rock, they are a toy and generally, they entertain folk. The only people it seems to wind up are other scoob owners
Ironic
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Originally Posted by DCI Gene Hunt
Errrr...... let me think..... that's a YES then...