headers are getting red hot help!!
02-02-2013, 10:58 PM
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headers are getting red hot help!!
Hey what up guys this is what's going on, a week ago I got my engine and transmission total rebuilt but its been heating up at idle when waiting for the light to turn green, it has a brand new radiator and thermostat. today I drove my wife to work which is 40 miles round trip I noticed it was getting hot so as soon as I exit the freeway and start driven on the street it gets even hotter and its running like crap I lose power and trany feels like its slipping. well I make it home open up the hood and my headers are glowing red hot. I'm thinking cats are plugged but not sure. what do you guys think it could be. I would appetite any help and thank you in advanced.
02-03-2013, 12:07 AM
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Re: headers are getting red hot help!!
running lean will cause the headers to glow and the engine to run hot.
02-03-2013, 12:50 AM
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Re: headers are getting red hot help!!
"late"ignition timing can cause the glowing headers too.
02-03-2013, 01:03 AM
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Re: headers are getting red hot help!!
You guys don't think it could be a clogged converter. I also noticed my exhaust sounds like ****. I guess I'll check it in the morning. timing, fuel, etc. and if that doesn't work I'm cutting the converter out. I would still like more suggestions so please reply. thanks
02-03-2013, 04:58 PM
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Re: headers are getting red hot help!!
You likely have unburned fuel in the exhaust. Either too rich or retarded timing.
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02-03-2013, 09:23 PM
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Re: headers are getting red hot help!!
A clogged converter could cause it as well but check your timing and fuel first. Cheaper to fix than replacing a converter.
02-03-2013, 09:31 PM
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Re: headers are getting red hot help!!
Yup it was the converter, couldn't see daylight through that thing.
Thanks fellas for all the help
Thanks fellas for all the help
02-04-2013, 11:22 PM
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