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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 03:14 PM
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Question Flamethrower

Im lookin at this setup for a flamethrower exhaust. Has anyone used it or somethin like it. What are the cons of usin this setup. Any better alternates? Let me know
http://www.flamingexhaust.com//index...amethrower.php

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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 04:56 PM
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Bling Bling. Your name confuses me.
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 05:22 PM
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alternatives is to not waste the time or money
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 06:10 PM
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um thats pretty gay. i cant beleive people waste money on trendy crap like that.. That has to go with the electric super charger thing.
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 06:17 PM
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Don't know of any 'pros' to this setup. But I do know of a 'con.'

The con is that if you get one, you'll look like a complete idiot.

Maybe not a con in some people's books, but it's one to consider.

Plus, you'll have paid for the pleasure to look like an idiot. Kind of a double whammy, if you ask me.

Not saying you shouldn't get it, though. Hope you enjoy it if you do!

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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 06:45 PM
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thanks for ur help, i guess
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 07:16 PM
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Hey man, I didn't mean to sound like a penis. Sorry if I came off like that. Just seems like kind of a silly thing to do, that's all. You may catch some hell from folks about stuff like this, but at least in my case, it was all in fun.

(I still would advise against doing this though).

Sorry if I seemed like I was ragging on ya...
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 07:34 PM
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http://www.gotflames.net/
this website better illustrates the idea
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 07:52 PM
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If you buy the gas, I could light your car on fire for you. It defintaly think it would be much cooler.
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 07:56 PM
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ask these guys Im sure you will get a straight answer

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=12

thay are really helpful with tough decisions like this..
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 08:00 PM
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Thats kind-a coolish...

Your just asking for a ticket or a lawsuit when you lite some kid on fire on accident. They had them on pimp my ride once, but the owner made them take it off... for a reason. Supra guys have been using them for years because all the guys with custom computer setups can play with their mixture and make it really rich and then you don't need to add gas and that seems like a descent idea, but having extra fuel lines and stuff scares the crap out of me. Do what you want, just seems a little dangerous to me. Also, don't be surprised when you light sometime on fire you didn't mean to, because with gas shooting out the back of your car, its bound to happen, if not someone else, your own rig!
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 08:13 PM
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I'm getting ideas how this can be applied to tailgaters.
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 08:20 PM
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this is VERY bad for ur engine, it works by turning off the ignition just enough do raw gas goes through ur pistons and out ur exhaust, then is lit at the tip by a spark plug. They did it on popular hot rod tv and they explained the cons and said it would only be used once or twice every oil change since the raw fuel will clean ur pstons of oil and can harm the engine
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Ganoid
ask these guys Im sure you will get a straight answer

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=12

thay are really helpful with tough decisions like this..
You're cruel. LMAO
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 08:48 PM
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it could come in handy when someone is sitting on your a$$.......
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 10:28 PM
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Instead of running gas, or using left over gas in the exhaust you can run propane through seperate fuel lines. All of this of course has to be custom done, but it does work, and takes the 'engine' problems out of it. And when installed with a switch or shut off valve it takes away from the lawsuit factor. Just be sure to look behind you before throwing out the 4 footer...
I plan on doing it later just for kicks, but I can do it for about $15, $15 for a flames effect? Not bad and it will always grab attention when needed.
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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 03:30 AM
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Originally Posted by 4RUNR
I'm getting ideas how this can be applied to tailgaters.
I always liked the idea of a mini rocket launcher(ala JamesBond).
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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 04:34 AM
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I'm not sure but wouldn't something like that void the extended warranty on your muffler bearings?
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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 04:50 AM
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I'm not sure but wouldn't something like that void the extended warranty on your muffler bearings?
Not only the Muffler bearings, but the Muffler solenoids and probally the Muffler relays as well.
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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 07:50 AM
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If it doesn't shoot flames for real then it's "RICE";it's been played out by the import car crowd and they've already been made fun of for it so you should avoid it.

BTW,my Eclipse shot out a nice orange/bluish flames in between shifts or if I let off the throttle quickly but mine was due to running a bit rich and with 105 octane it was even more spectacular and really intimidated the domestric guys at night time as I pulled away from them.
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