RedfoxGTO

So here it is, I put my Goat to sleep for the winter, I try to start it at least once a week back it up pull it back in several times, keep the tire pressure at 40 psi... I even put stabil in the tank just in case, so my concern is when I start her up.... I get lots of water coming from the exhaust and I mean A LOT, so is this a bad thing?

what could I do to avoid this?

If it helps I have no cats or true mufflers just headers into 3 inch downpipes going into boxes and out to side pipes.

msydow

if you arent loosing any coolant its probably ok. get it up to operating temp to get the condensation out the rest of the engine.

RedfoxGTO

That would actually be when its drooling the most is when its up to temp.

No coolant leaking though

ChefTA

Back when I had my 1970 GTO in high school, every Winter's day this would occur. I would always think of it as a mean cat lurking in my exhaust. Everyone knows the slogan "Is there a tiger under tour hood?" from the 60's campaign. The sound of the solid lifter cam pounding the ground still brings me memories.

BTW, these LSX motor like a little back pressure, so you could pick up a few more ponies if you went at least to a true dual catless setup.

RedfoxGTO

Well it is a true dual... right? its a spintech is all I really know, and it looks dual to me heh

ChefTA

Are you running just headers and no mufflers? Or Spintech Mufflers right after the headers? I'm confused I guess with your combo.

I hope the car's tuned to run like that. You'll be changing out 02's like nothing else. Running too rich isn't good either performance will suffer.

ChefTA

Sorry for the confusion Redfox...
I just re-read the original post. Yes the extra condensation should be just fine. When you run an open "free flowing" exhaust system you can expect it. Once the car warms up it'll be ok. Enjoy the roar!

RedfoxGTO

YAY big smile.

oh and... headers- downpipes no cat- catback-spintech w/ boxes-

and mmm... predator tune haha.

FryZ71

Alot of the reason for more moisture in the exhaust is because it's winter and you get more condensation inside the engine, especially if you're running it up to temp and then shutting it off for another week w/out driving it. Plus, hot exhaust and cold temps will make for condensation in the pipes. Honestly, I'd just park it, unhook the neg. battery cable (or buy a tender)and let it be until spring. I've stored many cars (including my current Silverado and GTO) this way. JMO.

RedfoxGTO

You had no problems with condensation building in the fuel lines ect? ive heard some horror stories when it comes down to going an entire season without running it.

FryZ71

No, never. Start it up in the spring when the snow's gone for good, go for a quick little drive to get everyhting up to temp, stop and put some fresh gas in it if you didn't top it off in the fall, and then go home and change the oil. I usually try and fill the tank before it goes away, but it doesn't always happen depending on when the winter weather swoops in. Think about how long some of these cars sat on the lots when they were new...they weren't big sellers.