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: Unequal exhaust flow


JDR07
01-29-2007, 05:28 PM
My left tailpipe is breathing out WAY more exhaust than the right one, and it also has water dripping from it. What could be the cause of this?

Sheri'SRT8
01-29-2007, 05:35 PM
My left tailpipe is breathing out WAY more exhaust than the right one, and it also has water dripping from it. What could be the cause of this?
I've noticed this as well. At idle, when there is not a lot of volume going through they system, that side appears to be less restricted. I believe it may have to do with the way the exhaust plumbing is bent.

The water is from the water vapor that is generated from the catalysts. Every vehicle does it.

JDR07
01-29-2007, 05:37 PM
Well that makes me feel better. Wouldn't the water be dripping from both pipes though?

Sheri'SRT8
01-29-2007, 05:39 PM
Well that makes me feel better. Wouldn't the water be dripping from both pipes though?
I think the fact that the left side has most of the volume, most of it goes there. When you get on it, believe me, it dumps out both sides.

JDR07
01-29-2007, 05:39 PM
Could you elaborate on what you mean by "more volume"? Has anyone else noticed these occurences?

JDR07
01-29-2007, 05:44 PM
Oh more exhaust flowing through it. Duh, I feel smart :o

Black_SRT8
01-29-2007, 05:52 PM
Our curvy exhaust system was meant to provide equal flow. How ironic...

JDR07
01-29-2007, 06:03 PM
So this happens on ALL srt8's?

timster
01-29-2007, 06:20 PM
I noticed this too.. I was thinking it had to do with the cold weather and the need for the engine to warm up a bit..

JDR07
01-29-2007, 06:28 PM
I think Sheri got it right...I'm glad I'm not the only one to notice this at least.

Inferno SRT8
01-29-2007, 06:45 PM
Stock exhaust? If so 1 pipe in the stock muffler hits a wall and baffles as soon as it goes into the OEM muffler and the other 1 is straight thru. I have already cut my OEM one open.

JDR07
01-29-2007, 06:48 PM
Yeah its stock. that would explain it. Thanks! :)

jlandbl
01-29-2007, 07:20 PM
I lay pipe equally.

2MCHPSI
01-30-2007, 10:53 AM
My SRT8 does this as well. Stock Exhaust.

HoustonSRT-8
01-30-2007, 11:02 AM
Just in case it wasn't covered, water from an exhaust pipe is a sign of perfect combustion.

OurZoo
01-30-2007, 11:04 PM
I lay pipe equally.
OMG LOL! How funny is that? BTW just so I can clarify, SheriSRT8 is actually her hubby that is the forum member. :p

Sheri'SRT8
01-30-2007, 11:14 PM
OMG LOL! How funny is that? BTW just so I can clarify, SheriSRT8 is actually her hubby that is the forum member. :p
Yeah, but it's her car, and she is into the Mopar thing more than most people I know.