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Cool air from one side of exhaust?

Old 05-10-2012, 08:22 PM
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Is this normal? I noticed it the other day. The pass side exhaust air coming out is not hot at all, even at operating temps. The drivers side is exactly how I would expect it to be.

The car has been sluggish lately and I'm trying to narrow it down a little bit.

Normal LS1 exhaust setup with LT's.
Old 05-11-2012, 06:22 AM
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Maybe a deteriorated baffle has wedged itself in front of the outlet that is cool, thus increasing back pressure.
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maybe try disconnecting the muffler and see if it makes a diff.
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Thanks guys. removing the muffler is a good idea. that will give me a place to start.

It makes sense to me that there is a blockage somewhere since that hot air has to go somewhere. If its not coming out of the exhaust, its going to lead to a lot of backpressure. The headers are as hot as they should be.


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