I just finished installing my comptech exhaust and was wondering if its normal to have a burning smell coming from back there. It's definitely not coming from under the hood or the brake pads. Anyone else experience this?

Thanks

-Rich

 

Yes, that is normal. It kind of freaked me out too, but it's just b/c the exhaust's are new. Should get less and less noticable, and probably will dissappear in 3-4 days or so.....

 

I figured it would be normal. I had a similar smell when the headers were put in. It starting to disappear already!!

Thanks for the quick response!!

-Rich

 

What do you guys think about the comptech headers and exhaust? I've heard great things about comptech products on other vehicles. Does the exhaust only being an axle-back make any difference? I want to buy a TL Type S within the next few months or so and am already researching products for it. Any answers or advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

I absolutely love the exhaust. They don't add any real power, maybe 1-3HP tops, but the look and the sound really complete the car. Now the car looks and sounds like it has 260+ HP. As for the headers, if I had the extra $$, I would have bought them already. 30hp at the wheels for $1100 is hard to pass up. That power gets made up high (around 4800RPM), but just knowing it's there is worth it.

rmarin2 - no problem

 

How is the interior sound with the exhaust? I like how quiet is is with the stock system and don't really want to give that up...

 

It's definitely not stock. It's louder, especially at lower RPMS. Around 1800-2000, it's pretty loud inside. At highway speeds, etc, it's not too bad. You're very rarely at 1800RPMs for a long period of time, so you shouldn't have to worry about it. I commute 34 miles each way and it doesn't bother me... I actually love the sound. I usually do around 80mph so my RPMs are around 2200. After the first week I had them, I got used to the sound and barely heard them. Other people notice right away though. Like I said above, I love the sound, but some people hate it. Best bet is to find someone who has the exhaust and take a ride with them.

 

You're welcome to come sit in mine and listen Birch. I wasn't that confortable with the sound in the beginning, but after awhile, I learnt to get used to it and started to appreciate the low V6 rumble. The low rumble seems to dissappear when I step on it though.

axleback

 

Axleback... I'd like to meet up sometime. I have a feeling it will be a costly meet.... I'll be mod envy afterwards

 

I second that. But it's definitely worth it (hope the tranny doesn't fail on me). I work in the Northbrook area. If you'd like, I can meet up with you sometime. Just let me know ahead of time. I hope by the time we meet, I'll have a chance to Zaino my car already. I have to get my lazy butt out there to do that...the package just came in yesterday. Is your TL-S stock? If so, I can be the devil and show you my CAI, headers, etc. Start saving up bud.

axleback

 

I hear ya on needing the Zaino. Need some nice weather first!!!

I'm stock except for the H&R Sport Springs.

I work in Schaumburg area... darn... have to go for a little bit of a ride!