so ive been hearing...

Blk01ponyGT · January 28th, 2008, 10:34 PM

that when you get a new o/r midpipe it smells like gas and shit really bad for a little while and then it wears off and practiaclly goes away after you put miles on it...is this true?

Mustang RacR94 · January 28th, 2008, 10:43 PM

it does have a little bit of different smell for a little, bit with a O/R pipe, your cars exhaust is going to smell a little worst(in some peoples minds, i think it smells better) , your exhaust will smell a little more potent

AndrewA. · January 28th, 2008, 10:45 PM

I had a new o/r x and i wouldnt say it smelled bad..it had a sweet smell to it..but ya it went away..somewhere around 100 or so miles on it.

gsjohnson · January 28th, 2008, 10:45 PM

Naw, I think that it's cuz you get use to it. I've had an O/R X-pipe with the rear 02 sensors shut off (or mil eliminators if you choose) for 3000 miles...same smell. Although, I've learned how not to experience it as often thru driving style. Keeping the revs above 2K all the time helps alot and above 2500 up hills. Avoid bogging the motor.

Blk01ponyGT · January 28th, 2008, 10:49 PM

haha yeah when it surrounds the car at low rpms and idle its so annoying. i hate the smell. i have a catted on there right now but when i did have the o/r i hated the smell but it was like brand new so i might give it another try.

NMR-2vGT · January 28th, 2008, 11:09 PM

Ya, it doesnt go away. You just get used to the new smell

killer4.6 · January 28th, 2008, 11:52 PM

don't think about the smell think about the sound. I dont even remember mine smelling "bad"

mystang0673 · January 28th, 2008, 11:56 PM

i think they do smell... but i think it burns off... cuz i had the same situation....

mastershake · January 29th, 2008, 08:42 AM

Getting rid of the cats is what makes it smell more potent. After removing the cats from three of my cars, I could smell the exhaust a lot more. It dose not go away after a while.

04saleen · January 29th, 2008, 09:04 AM

after i got my o/r x it was pretty strong at first. when i first started it at the garage there was actually quite a bit of blue smoke. after driving it around for a day or so it did mellow out. now there is only a slight smell

Xantho99 · January 29th, 2008, 09:30 AM

yeah drive-thrus are the worst haha

68 dlxcoupe · January 29th, 2008, 11:18 AM

Well at least no ones car here smells like one of those wet eggy farts when you get down on it. <---guilty

January 28th, 2008, 10:34 PM	#1
Blk01ponyGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 SVT Cobra Join Date: May 2007 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,621 iTrader: 1 reviews	so ive been hearing... that when you get a new o/r midpipe it smells like gas and shit really bad for a little while and then it wears off and practiaclly goes away after you put miles on it...is this true? __________________ Garage: http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...e-member-9480/ 04 Cobra - STOCK for now

January 28th, 2008, 10:43 PM	#2
Mustang RacR94 MM Fanatic 99 cobra N/A Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 3,170 iTrader: 0 reviews	it does have a little bit of different smell for a little, bit with a O/R pipe, your cars exhaust is going to smell a little worst(in some peoples minds, i think it smells better) , your exhaust will smell a little more potent __________________ 99 Cobra 03 Cobra motor AFCO H/E Pulley JLT CAI BBK L/T off road H/steeda catback SCT MAF Tune 03 cobra pumps HVGC

January 28th, 2008, 10:45 PM	#4
gsjohnson Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 682 iTrader: 0 reviews	Naw, I think that it's cuz you get use to it. I've had an O/R X-pipe with the rear 02 sensors shut off (or mil eliminators if you choose) for 3000 miles...same smell. Although, I've learned how not to experience it as often thru driving style. Keeping the revs above 2K all the time helps alot and above 2500 up hills. Avoid bogging the motor. __________________ 2004 Mustang GT The difference between a girlfriend and wife is about 50 pounds.

January 28th, 2008, 10:49 PM	#5
Blk01ponyGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 SVT Cobra Join Date: May 2007 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,621 iTrader: 1 reviews	haha yeah when it surrounds the car at low rpms and idle its so annoying. i hate the smell. i have a catted on there right now but when i did have the o/r i hated the smell but it was like brand new so i might give it another try. __________________ Garage: http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...e-member-9480/ 04 Cobra - STOCK for now

January 28th, 2008, 11:09 PM	#6
NMR-2vGT Hardcore Enthusiast 1996 GT Too Slow.... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California/Nebraska Posts: 2,181 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ya, it doesnt go away. You just get used to the new smell __________________ 1996 Mustang GT, Full PI Swap, MGW Shifter, Magnaflow Cat-back, K&N Filter MM Unite For Bubba

January 28th, 2008, 10:45 PM	#3
AndrewA. Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 8.9@78 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 1,925 iTrader: 2 reviews	I had a new o/r x and i wouldnt say it smelled bad..it had a sweet smell to it..but ya it went away..somewhere around 100 or so miles on it.

January 28th, 2008, 11:52 PM	#7
killer4.6 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	don't think about the smell think about the sound. I dont even remember mine smelling "bad"

January 28th, 2008, 11:56 PM	#8
mystang0673 MM Fanatic 6.82@100mph 1.45 60' Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,260 iTrader: 0 reviews	i think they do smell... but i think it burns off... cuz i had the same situation....

January 29th, 2008, 08:42 AM	#9
mastershake Regular 2003 Mustang GT 12.61@108 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Youngstown,Ohio Posts: 230 iTrader: 0 reviews	Getting rid of the cats is what makes it smell more potent. After removing the cats from three of my cars, I could smell the exhaust a lot more. It dose not go away after a while. __________________ FOR SALE Nitrous Express Kit, Summit O/R H-Pipe, Flowmaster American Thunder, BBK Subframe Connectors, Eibach Pro-Kit, Summit Rear Control Arms, 4.10 gears, SCT SF3, Nitto 555r's, and its an automatic. 240/277 N/A

January 29th, 2008, 09:04 AM	#10
04saleen Newbie 2004 Saleen S281 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 reviews	after i got my o/r x it was pretty strong at first. when i first started it at the garage there was actually quite a bit of blue smoke. after driving it around for a day or so it did mellow out. now there is only a slight smell

January 29th, 2008, 09:30 AM	#11
Xantho99 Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Waco TX Posts: 255 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah drive-thrus are the worst haha __________________ 2002 GT

January 29th, 2008, 11:18 AM	#12
68 dlxcoupe Enthusiast 2004 Mach 1 13.30 @ 104.47 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 916 iTrader: 2 reviews	Well at least no ones car here smells like one of those wet eggy farts when you get down on it. <---guilty __________________ EAGLE SCOUTS OR GTFO MyStangOpens (12:01:05 AM): honey nut for me

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