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burning smell when on the gas?

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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 11:27 AM
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burning smell when on the gas?
Hi, when I go on the highway, and i give it gas real quick it starts to smell faintly like something is burning, but it doesn't if i gradually go on the gas, is this normal? Thanks!

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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 11:34 AM
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Lol, no. check your seals that they arent leaking onto the down pipe.
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 11:44 AM
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It's probably your clutch.
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 02:52 PM
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What type of exhaust are you running if any? If you're catless... it could be that?
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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+1 clutch
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 08:53 PM
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The clutch is brand new and its been doing it since the old clutch was in. So seals could be the problem? how can i check those?
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stock exhaust btw. thanks for all the help!
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