CBE Burning Smell

370zQ8 · 06-05-2011, 06:56 AM

Hello,

I am new to Z world, and i like to know if it is normal to have a heavy burning smell after installing a new CBE?

I recently install my new Invidia Gemini CBE and after turning off the car coming from test drive on the same day of installing, i notice a strong burning smell and smoke coming off the exhaust tips, its like the smell of a burned matchstick.

Sorry in advance if this is a repeat post, but I tried searching and didn't find the answer.

Thank you

red6spd · 06-05-2011, 07:02 AM

Its normal. Its all the dirt and grease inside the pipes and on the outside. Give it some time and it will go away.

Captainstevo · 06-05-2011, 11:40 AM

I just installed the FI Cat Back and had the same issue. No worries!

007MI6 · 06-05-2011, 11:47 AM

+1

Red__Zed · 06-05-2011, 12:07 PM

totally normal. the gemini is especially dirty for the couple hours.

AlphaSnacks · 06-06-2011, 11:44 AM

Yep, my Gemini smelled like a bakery every time it got hot. Now, not anymore. It also got noticeably quieter after a week, as well.

Econ · 06-06-2011, 12:20 PM

i love that smell, wish mine didnt go away.

XwChriswX · 06-06-2011, 12:50 PM

It's also the fiberglass packing material in the mufflers being settled and burned in. The loose fibers closest to the inside of the baffles will eventually melt off and once that's done the smoke/smell will go away.

G37sHKS · 06-06-2011, 01:25 PM

There are some fibers in the muffler?!@

XwChriswX · 06-06-2011, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G37sHKS

There are some fibers in the muffler?!@

...not sure if serious...

370zQ8 · 06-08-2011, 02:00 AM

Thanks for your input guys,, its been about 5 days now and the smell getting less and less, now i am trying to figure out another problem, its not well balanced one tip is up the other is down, not by much its about an inch deference, if you have a solution to balance it please let me know.

Thank you

06-05-2011, 06:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
370zQ8 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: kuwait Posts: 2 Drives: 370z T/Sport 7AT Rep Power: 15	CBE Burning Smell Hello, I am new to Z world, and i like to know if it is normal to have a heavy burning smell after installing a new CBE? I recently install my new Invidia Gemini CBE and after turning off the car coming from test drive on the same day of installing, i notice a strong burning smell and smoke coming off the exhaust tips, its like the smell of a burned matchstick. Sorry in advance if this is a repeat post, but I tried searching and didn't find the answer. Thank you __________________ 2010 Touring+sport 7AT, Llumar clear bra, K&N drop-ins, BERK HFC, Invidia Gemini CBE, Hotchkis Sways, Eibach Springs, JP USA Front Under Spoiler Last edited by 370zQ8; 06-05-2011 at 07:12 AM.

06-05-2011, 07:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	Its normal. Its all the dirt and grease inside the pipes and on the outside. Give it some time and it will go away. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

06-05-2011, 11:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
007MI6 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Age: 45 Posts: 703 Drives: Audrey Rep Power: 15	+1 __________________ 2011 370Z Touring+Sport Coupe BLK Int\|\|M6\|\|Navigation\|\|Illuminated Door Sills\|\|GoMiniGo LPB

06-06-2011, 12:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 19	i love that smell, wish mine didnt go away. __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

06-06-2011, 12:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	It's also the fiberglass packing material in the mufflers being settled and burned in. The loose fibers closest to the inside of the baffles will eventually melt off and once that's done the smoke/smell will go away. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

06-05-2011, 11:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
Captainstevo Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 106 Drives: 40th, '02 IS300 Rep Power: 15	I just installed the FI Cat Back and had the same issue. No worries!

06-05-2011, 12:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	totally normal. the gemini is especially dirty for the couple hours.

06-06-2011, 11:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
AlphaSnacks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 1,618 Drives: '13 XKR-S, '10 370Z Rep Power: 18	Yep, my Gemini smelled like a bakery every time it got hot. Now, not anymore. It also got noticeably quieter after a week, as well.

06-06-2011, 01:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
G37sHKS A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,183 Drives: 09 G37S Coupe 7AT Rep Power: 20	There are some fibers in the muffler?!@

06-08-2011, 02:00 AM	#11 (permalink)
370zQ8 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: kuwait Posts: 2 Drives: 370z T/Sport 7AT Rep Power: 15	Thanks for your input guys,, its been about 5 days now and the smell getting less and less, now i am trying to figure out another problem, its not well balanced one tip is up the other is down, not by much its about an inch deference, if you have a solution to balance it please let me know. Thank you __________________ 2010 Touring+sport 7AT, Llumar clear bra, K&N drop-ins, BERK HFC, Invidia Gemini CBE, Hotchkis Sways, Eibach Springs, JP USA Front Under Spoiler

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