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383 Camaro 02-19-2006 07:45 PM

LE2 Cam at idle?
 
I'm considering getting an LE2 cam, but my question is, how bad does the exhaust smell at idle? I won't be running a cat, so I'm just wondering if I'm going to kill the person sitting behind me at a traffic light. Also does anyone run a cat with this cam with no issues? Thanks.

97s10ondubs 02-19-2006 07:51 PM

Re: LE2 Cam at idle?
 
No problems here, its smelly in confined area, but not in traffic. No cats either

SStrokerAce 02-19-2006 10:17 PM

Re: LE2 Cam at idle?
 
eh.... I don't know if I would subject a cat to this thing for long or it's going to be dead. I'm more of a dog person anyways.

Bret

sick-1 02-20-2006 12:18 AM

Re: LE2 Cam at idle?
 
Ya, i like dogs too. So i vote no cats.

Wckd94Z 02-20-2006 12:22 AM

Re: LE2 Cam at idle?
 
whos cares about other people in traffic? i love it when a middle aged guy in a bmw 3 series convertible is sitting next to me and my idle sound and smell ruins his perfect atmosphere. what's he gonna do? try to outrun me?

Cmr0z28 02-20-2006 12:36 AM

Re: LE2 Cam at idle?
 

Originally Posted by Wckd94Z
whos cares about other people in traffic? i love it when a middle aged guy in a bmw 3 series convertible is sitting next to me and my idle sound and smell ruins his perfect atmosphere. what's he gonna do? try to outrun me?

:D :lol:

sick-1 02-20-2006 12:49 AM

Re: LE2 Cam at idle?
 
haha perfact answer wckd94z

Deenasty 02-20-2006 02:28 AM

Re: LE2 Cam at idle?
 
yea at idle even with mine in the 15's AF, its still stinks pretty bad, and thats with cats..

383 Camaro 02-20-2006 05:52 PM

Re: LE2 Cam at idle?
 
My concern about the car stinking is if its a cop sitting behind me. Thanks for the replies everyone.

Z-RATED94 02-21-2006 08:54 AM

Re: LE2 Cam at idle?
 
Don't worry about the cop. His eyes will be watering so bad he won't be able to see well enough to chase you down.:shock:

Javier97Z28 02-21-2006 09:31 AM

Re: LE2 Cam at idle?
 

Originally Posted by Wckd94Z
whos cares about other people in traffic? i love it when a middle aged guy in a bmw 3 series convertible is sitting next to me and my idle sound and smell ruins his perfect atmosphere. what's he gonna do? try to outrun me?

LOL i love it

SStrokerAce 02-26-2006 03:42 PM

Re: LE2 Cam at idle?
 

Originally Posted by A/G
Bret, being from upstate NY, I could be wrong, but I don't believe you are subjected to emissions testing. The thread originator did not designate where he is located, but I also believe it safe to say that this cam, or heaven forbit the LE3 is not recommended to anyone that is in an area that must comply with testing. Unless of course, actual testing is done with a different cam or engine. I'm an old guy that does not see the justice in doing an engine or cam swap to pass emissions. Sure, this cam apparently makes power, but what is the point if emissions is necessary? It is not really a secret narrowing the LSA increases power, so is it unfair to say your cam is superior if the competition can pass emissions? Not attempting to discredit your personalized cam selection service, but I don't see it as a level playing field.

Where does that come from? The cams that are compared to this are the CC306 and GM847, both of them don't even come close to passing emissions either.

There is a specific LE emissions cam as well.

Bret

97s10ondubs 02-26-2006 03:45 PM

Re: LE2 Cam at idle?
 
bret im stealing your quotes man!!!

Javier97Z28 02-26-2006 05:53 PM

Re: LE2 Cam at idle?
 

Originally Posted by A/G
long post

Uh, where did that comment come from, it has *nothing* to do with this post..

turbo_Z 02-26-2006 06:02 PM

Re: LE2 Cam at idle?
 
I can get mine to run pretty lean at idle and it still smells but its more like a well tuned bike though. My eyes dont tear up or anything but its mildly obvious Im not running cats. Still if I could put in 1 or 2 cats Id do it!... I dont enjoy smelling my cars exhaust all over my clothes.

For this reason among others is why my next build will be a mild S/C setup running dual cats. No nasty cam sounds or smells, better emission, better fuel economy and best of all it will make far more power. :cool:


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