dp2580

I just replaced my stock headers and stock exhaust? Is there any reason for a burning smell under the engine? It seems like it smells more when I rev the car. Need your help? Is this a big problem?


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revhi

Its just the enamel burning off a little bit. Its ok will clear up in a week or so.

dp2580

k cool thanks hopefully it'll smell normal.

dp2580

is there any other reason for this smell?

vader1

Only if you have an exhaust leak, but if all you removed and replaced was the exhaust, you are burning in what ever coating was put on your header and exhaust and possibly new gaskets. It will go away most likely but if you are getting it more "revving" at a stop, you may have an exhaust leak.

dp2580

well I'll drive it around along longer see if it still smells

xviper

Give it a few days. Anytime there's new welds (like on a new header or exhaust), the material in the welding rods (flux?) heats up and burns off.

r_duff

exhaust leaks dont smell like burning though...

hpark

it's normal