2nd Generation Specific 1986-1992 Discussion

backfire flames

Old Dec 13, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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okay, so its a 87 TII with emissions blocked off, the beast is backfiring and kicking 1.5ish foot flames out the exhaust, its a 3 inch turbo back and we're running premix oil in the gas. is there any problem with this? not that i dont like it, it looks sick, i know rotaries backfire like a ************ but throwing flames? little help please
Old Dec 13, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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Perfectly normal.



I heard of my flames extending about 4 feet out on a constant burn going downhill in the twisties.
Old Dec 18, 2007 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by turborotor' post='890070' date='Dec 13 2007, 03:46 PM
Perfectly normal.



I heard of my flames extending about 4 feet out on a constant burn going downhill in the twisties.
thats ****** sick
Old Dec 21, 2007 | 02:36 AM
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My car.



Old Jan 1, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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its bad for the paint though
Old Jan 2, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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Good because that means that your car is running a bit rich and it's better to run rich than to run lean. Then you have cosmetic bonuses. The only thing it's bad for is your paint.
Old Jan 3, 2008 | 04:55 PM
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nice little video image of my car's old flames.



got the real video somewhere.



kevin.
Old Jan 3, 2008 | 06:44 PM
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yeah man i almost **** my pants lol it almost caught me on fire lol
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