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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 09:25 PM
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Catless cars

Is it common for a catless car to produce white smoke out the exhaust at idle? Or wot
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 09:58 PM
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No, that makes no difference I won't even admit how long I've had cat less cars for........ (environmental frownie face)
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by GTijoejoe
No, that makes no difference I won't even admit how long I've had cat less cars for........ (environmental frownie face)
What if it has gsc s2 cams/ bushur tbe exhaust and without a tune. System rich code.
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 10:21 PM
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Same here. I've had countless cars without cats and that has never caused white smoke. Sounds like you have an issue other than that.
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 10:26 PM
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If the exhaust is brand new and just put on you will experience smoke. If you are running rich you will experience black smoke. The most common cause of white smoke is burning coolant. Check around the bottom of the head to see if its leaking. GSC S2 cams with the boost turned up without ARP head bolts could have caused the head to float, in return causing burning coolant.

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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 10:27 PM
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Same here. I've had countless cars without cats and that has never caused white smoke. Sounds like you have an issue other than that.
Sound like a headgasket to you? Theres no coolant in my oil or vice versa
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 10:29 PM
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My Mustang and Evo are catless and no white smoke whatsoever, it smells awful when they're idling in my garage though!
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 10:31 PM
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Sound like a headgasket to you? Theres no coolant in my oil or vice versa
Either that or your burning a little bit of oil. How many pounds are you running? Did you upgrade the valve springs when you put in the S2 cams?
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Is it white/grayish ?
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 10:39 PM
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Brian crower valve springs and retainers. Im hoping its nothing serious. I bought the car already modded.
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by adriano_917
Is it white/grayish ?
I would say so, yes
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 10:42 PM
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Your burning coolant!
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 10:45 PM
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Definitely coolant from the sounds of it. Is it a constant smoke at cold start and operating temp?
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Its prolly starting to leak, do a leakdown test that should tell you right away. If its a headgasket(bubbles on reservoir/radiator) get an OEM and Arp head studs. Dont wait too long!
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Originally Posted by adriano_917
Its prolly starting to leak, do a leakdown test that should tell you right away. If its a headgasket(bubbles on reservoir/radiator) get an OEM and Arp head studs. Dont wait too long!
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