Well i took the car out for a ride last night and when i got back i popped the hood. the manifolds on both sides were glowing. Does anyone know why they would do this?? This is a rebuilt engine and im not sure what the problem is. thanks.

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88 Camaro
Rebuilt 2.8
T-TOPS
Flowmaster 80 series
Custom stereo system

 

Only time i have ever seen headers or exhust manifolds glow is when the engine is running lean OR the use of a turbo.

David

 

dude, i had the same prob, check to make sure your cat is flowing right, mine was gettin plugged up and threw everything out of whack!

 

They are right, its either way to lean or your cat is pluged. If your cat is what is causign the excessive heat build up it will be glowing to so take her out and run it hard for a bit and then see if the cat is glowing also. If not then you have a bad fuel Problem.

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89 Trans Am Turbo 3.8L All stock 43,000 miles #1053 of 1555

Past Thirdgen:
86 Trans Am w/ built 355TPI with SLP goodies and too much other stuff to List. One sweet *** car, wish I would have had a good enough Job to pay insurance on three cars so I could keep it, but for a 89 Turbo Trans Am w/ Low miles, I think I made the right choice!

 

Best thing to do is remove the cat, take a broom and knock all the stuff out of it. replace it and see if that helps

 

haha


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88' GTA 350 MODS---> air foil, K&N, Shift Kit, 180* therm, TB bypass

[This message has been edited by breathment (edited August 09, 2001).]

 

Thanks for the help guys. First thing i'll do is check out the cat. I also heard that it could be the timing.