exhaust flames dangerous??
09-25-2007, 11:40 PM
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exhaust flames dangerous??
is flames shooting from the exhaust tips dangerous? my main concern is if the flame can go back through the pipes and into the engine and blow something up. i know that after a while the bumber can melt or whatever if it gets too hot. i have seen and heard of many rx8's do this but is it actually safe?
09-25-2007, 11:49 PM
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wait. what?
You do realize the engine gets power from a series of explosions, right? You want stuff 'blowing up' in the compression chamber(which is where the exhaust comes from- fancy that!)
Some aftermarket bodykits with aftermarket exhaust systems melt the shrouds, but it's typically from HEAT not from fire out the exhaust. I know I pop flames from time to time while hammering it and I have yet to notice any problems with melting. Short answer: no, fire out your exhaust is not unsafe. Maybe wasting gas and a sign of horrid emissions, but not unsafe.
I get a kick out of the idea of flames going back INTO the engine to 'blow something up' though.
You do realize the engine gets power from a series of explosions, right? You want stuff 'blowing up' in the compression chamber(which is where the exhaust comes from- fancy that!)
Some aftermarket bodykits with aftermarket exhaust systems melt the shrouds, but it's typically from HEAT not from fire out the exhaust. I know I pop flames from time to time while hammering it and I have yet to notice any problems with melting. Short answer: no, fire out your exhaust is not unsafe. Maybe wasting gas and a sign of horrid emissions, but not unsafe.
I get a kick out of the idea of flames going back INTO the engine to 'blow something up' though.
09-25-2007, 11:52 PM
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Actually, I have heard of this issue way to many times. People are afraid that the flames will go back into the engine and destroy something hence the term Backfire.
The RX-8 don't backfire, it shoots flames. A Honda backfires, it shoots flames AND destroy engines!
The RX-8 don't backfire, it shoots flames. A Honda backfires, it shoots flames AND destroy engines!
09-25-2007, 11:52 PM
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wait. what?
You do realize the engine gets power from a series of explosions, right? You want stuff 'blowing up' in the compression chamber(which is where the exhaust comes from- fancy that!)
Some aftermarket bodykits with aftermarket exhaust systems melt the shrouds, but it's typically from HEAT not from fire out the exhaust. I know I pop flames from time to time while hammering it and I have yet to notice any problems with melting. Short answer: no, fire out your exhaust is not unsafe. Maybe wasting gas and a sign of horrid emissions, but not unsafe.
I get a kick out of the idea of flames going back INTO the engine to 'blow something up' though.
You do realize the engine gets power from a series of explosions, right? You want stuff 'blowing up' in the compression chamber(which is where the exhaust comes from- fancy that!)
Some aftermarket bodykits with aftermarket exhaust systems melt the shrouds, but it's typically from HEAT not from fire out the exhaust. I know I pop flames from time to time while hammering it and I have yet to notice any problems with melting. Short answer: no, fire out your exhaust is not unsafe. Maybe wasting gas and a sign of horrid emissions, but not unsafe.
I get a kick out of the idea of flames going back INTO the engine to 'blow something up' though.
09-25-2007, 11:57 PM
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ok awesome, cuz yea thats the main reason im wondering. i am going to get the rp supercat, and i have borla exhaust. i know that this combo shoots flames often so i just wanted to make sure that i wasnt settin myself up for disaster haha.
09-26-2007, 12:07 AM
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No disaster.
Lots of noise.
Lots of fire.
Lots of environment hating.
Lots of fun.
edit: at least ya still are keeping the supercat. Go with a straight pipe and get some real fire
Lots of noise.
Lots of fire.
Lots of environment hating.
Lots of fun.
edit: at least ya still are keeping the supercat. Go with a straight pipe and get some real fire
09-26-2007, 12:15 AM
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09-26-2007, 02:06 AM
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I've replaced the socket for my o2 sensor with a spark plug (in my midpipe)... I've been fancying the idea of just attaching a coil too that plug, then having a switch. Can anybody give me an idea of what would happen?
I figure it's a pretty simple flamethrower kit, but would having the spark so close too the engine cause any damage?
I figure it's a pretty simple flamethrower kit, but would having the spark so close too the engine cause any damage?
09-26-2007, 02:09 AM
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I've replaced the socket for my o2 sensor with a spark plug (in my midpipe)... I've been fancying the idea of just attaching a coil too that plug, then having a switch. Can anybody give me an idea of what would happen?
I figure it's a pretty simple flamethrower kit, but would having the spark so close too the engine cause any damage?
I figure it's a pretty simple flamethrower kit, but would having the spark so close too the engine cause any damage?
and then tell us what happens after a while
09-26-2007, 09:47 AM
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if you went to SSX, you'd realize that rotaries shoot flames, most of them, with a mid pipe, it just........shoots flames, no mods necessary, just a midpipe=flames
09-26-2007, 10:44 AM
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its dangerous to the rx-8 behind you!!!! you hear that john!!! eddie!!! you hear that!!! dangerous when we rollin!! you guys are burning off my paint!
09-26-2007, 01:26 PM
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The flames will not hurt the exhaust system itself - and you would have to be real close to something behind to actually burn something.
But, the more you intentionally create flames (which is unburnt fuel igniting in your already very hot catalyst), the faster you will burn up your catalyst. A catalyst is essentially a long-term wear item, and the more you do this, the sooner you will need to replace it.
Enjoy the flames, but remember they do come at a price.
http://www.car-sound.com/04basics/04failures02.asp
09-26-2007, 05:10 PM
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