exhaust smell?

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aznmystyk
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hi if i drive my s13 for a while, the acceleration wont be as strong as when i first started my car, like its struggling, and i will have this weird smell coming from the exhaust somewhere? does anyone know what is causing it? and how to get rid of it??


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quiksilvia
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have u replaced any gaskets or anything.

aznmystyk
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yes, i just recently rebuilt my engine but the smell was there before i rebuilt it as well.

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sounds like your catalytic converter is clogged.

aznmystyk
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would i have to replace the whole cat converter? or could i jux clean it out?

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get a cheap hi-flow replacement unless your state does emissions testing. in which case, you'd need a new one. = $$

aznmystyk
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high flow cats wont allow you to pass emissions? thanks for the help.


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