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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 10:37 AM
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White smoke under hood after catless downpipe

I just installed a catless downpipe and now there is white smoke coming from the hood scoop. I'm thinking it's just the new finish or some oil used for shipping. Has anyone had these issues?
 
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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 11:14 AM
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I think I noticed the same for a short while after installing a catless dp, but I also replaced the turbo oil line at the same time. If it doesn't go away after 5 minutes of driving there's probably something wrong, otherwise it's nothing to worry about.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 11:25 AM
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Had the same issue with my FMIC install. It went away after a short 2 mile drive
 
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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 07:21 PM
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No more smoke, yay
 
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Old Feb 28, 2017 | 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Kcblackwell07
I just installed a catless downpipe and now there is white smoke coming from the hood scoop. I'm thinking it's just the new finish or some oil used for shipping. Has anyone had these issues?
it's oils from your hands
nothing to worry about
 
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