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Icarian
21-07-2004, 12:57 AM
I had my exhasuted fitted about 2 weeks but due to someone backing into it about 24 hours after I had it fitted I just got it back today...

Problem: Higher fuel consumption in puter but expected/slightly better fuel consumption on fuel gauge

Question: Could the puter be thrown out by the new exhaust and has anyone had similar problems?

Killer
21-07-2004, 12:40 PM
No pipes are dented, eh? What system did u have b4? Do u have before after consumption figures?
Generally economy improves slightly (5%?) due to incresed power if same driving style is maintained.



I had my exhasuted fitted about 2 weeks but due to someone backing into it about 24 hours after I had it fitted I just got it back today...

Problem: Higher fuel consumption in puter but expected/slightly better fuel consumption on fuel gauge

Question: Could the puter be thrown out by the new exhaust and has anyone had similar problems?

Icarian
22-07-2004, 11:27 AM
the original CAT, and piping, it then splits into 2 2.25" pipes from the original 2.5 manduarl and 2 2.25 mufflers...

No dents, its all smooth, mandural etc had a good look at it while it was still up on the hoist.

If there was a leak in the pipe could this be a contributing factor?
My friend and I were sure we could feel hot air coming out from under it the night before i dropped it off at the panel beaters but haven't had time 2 look underneath

vlad
22-07-2004, 11:34 AM
exhaust leaks can be heard easily. they sound like muffled wet farts.

turbo_charade
22-07-2004, 11:45 AM
maybe the cat had a bit of a knock and mildly colapsed? you could also be noticing less low end torque and therefor have to fight with the throttle to get the same speed when driving slowly.