Exhaust tips getting HOT!!!?

Koz1614 · 06-10-2018, 07:56 AM

Hey guys,

I just installed the AAM Resonated Short Tails (only mod)...I was grabbing my bag out of the trunk the other day after driving and my leg hit the tip and gave me a quick burn! I was really shocked how hot the tips were. Hot enough that you could only quickly tap them with your hand for a second or so. I don't know if the tips on the stock muffler got this hot as I never checked. Definitely don't want them distorting the paint/plastic on the bumper long term. What do you guys think? Should they be getting this hot? I doubt this could be anything to do with the way the car is running because its such a small mod that the ECU would adjust to. Would hate to see the bumper discolored or burnt like one of those ricer civics...

Thoughts?

Z's · 06-10-2018, 08:36 AM

Absolutely normal. And it won't affect your bumper at all, the only time discoloration occurs on your bumper is generally from cars with catalytic converter deletes.

CRiZO · 06-10-2018, 08:54 AM

I've never heard of an exhaust getting hot, make sure your muffler bearings aren't seizing.

Zingston · 06-10-2018, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by CRiZO

I've never heard of an exhaust getting hot, make sure your muffler bearings aren't seizing.

I've had to replace my muffler bearings 3 times already. COME'ON Nissan!!!

Koz1614 · 06-10-2018, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Zingston

I've had to replace my muffler bearings 3 times already. COME'ON Nissan!!!

I only have 1,500 miles on the car...Highly doubt that it the issue...Putting the stock HKS back on for comparison..i will report back shortly

Zingston · 06-10-2018, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Koz1614

I only have 1,500 miles on the car...Highly doubt that it the issue...Putting the stock HKS back on for comparison..i will report back shortly

Maybe. But you never know???

Koz1614 · 06-10-2018, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Zingston

Maybe. But you never know???

True...Just put on the HKS for comparison and the tips get just as hot..Looks like ill be replacing my muffler bearings and blinker fluid next weekend!

Zingston · 06-10-2018, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Koz1614

True...Just put on the HKS for comparison and the tips get just as hot..Looks like ill be replacing my muffler bearings and blinker fluid next weekend!

Blinker fluid at only 1500 miles? I'd check the gasket or spill-over valve. It shouldn't be leaking.

Z's · 06-10-2018, 11:24 AM

Y'all are crazy�� the stock tips will probably run a little cooler as the muffler gives the gases more time to cool, but it's nothing out of the ordinary.

Trips · 06-10-2018, 12:13 PM

Please keep the mechanical jokes or none helpful replies to the FB page.

This is the tech section and a member is simply asking for basic help.

Op

There's nothing wrong with your tips as long as the tips are not contacting the bumper it'll be fine.

Keep your lower body away from the exhaust tips as they maybe hot enough to burn especially when the weather gets warmer.

Do we really need to warn people of the obvious?

And another thing "THERE ARE NO SUCH THINGS AS MUFFLER BEARINGS!!"

cooltoy · 06-10-2018, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Trips

And another thing "THERE ARE NO SUCH THINGS AS MUFFLER BEARINGS!!"

Or blinker fluid.

*J*ap***V*et* · 06-10-2018, 01:11 PM

Please tell me this is a joke lol...in all seriousness the exhaust gets hot...extremely hot. My buddy burned the crap out of his leg on his R1. It shouldn't cause melting nor discoloration but try and be careful man...

Rusty · 06-10-2018, 02:50 PM

You guys should try getting out of a side piped Viper after doing 30 minutes on the track without getting your legs scorched.

Rusty · 06-10-2018, 03:07 PM

If you are replacing your muffler bearings too often. Try adjusting your flux capacitor by using the anti-ricer flyby screws.

bcfromfl · 06-10-2018, 10:48 PM

What's all this about exhaust tips getting hot? I have ART pipes, Garageline X and Mid-pipe combo, coupled with the stock HKS Nismo exhaust. Mine only are warm after driving, such that I have no concerns with pulling my car cover over them immediately after parking the car.

06-10-2018, 07:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
Koz1614 Base Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Connecticut Posts: 42 Drives: 2017 370z Nismo Rep Power: 6	Exhaust tips getting HOT!!!? Hey guys, I just installed the AAM Resonated Short Tails (only mod)...I was grabbing my bag out of the trunk the other day after driving and my leg hit the tip and gave me a quick burn! I was really shocked how hot the tips were. Hot enough that you could only quickly tap them with your hand for a second or so. I don't know if the tips on the stock muffler got this hot as I never checked. Definitely don't want them distorting the paint/plastic on the bumper long term. What do you guys think? Should they be getting this hot? I doubt this could be anything to do with the way the car is running because its such a small mod that the ECU would adjust to. Would hate to see the bumper discolored or burnt like one of those ricer civics... Thoughts?

06-10-2018, 08:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Z's Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 18 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z SR Rep Power: 8	Absolutely normal. And it won't affect your bumper at all, the only time discoloration occurs on your bumper is generally from cars with catalytic converter deletes. Koz1614 likes this.

06-10-2018, 08:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20698	I've never heard of an exhaust getting hot, make sure your muffler bearings aren't seizing. SouthArk370Z, FPenvy, cv129 and 8 others like this.

06-10-2018, 12:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Please keep the mechanical jokes or none helpful replies to the FB page. This is the tech section and a member is simply asking for basic help. Op There's nothing wrong with your tips as long as the tips are not contacting the bumper it'll be fine. Keep your lower body away from the exhaust tips as they maybe hot enough to burn especially when the weather gets warmer. Do we really need to warn people of the obvious? And another thing "THERE ARE NO SUCH THINGS AS MUFFLER BEARINGS!!" cv129, Justint5387 and Jap**Vet* like this. __________________ Last edited by Trips; 06-10-2018 at 12:16 PM.

06-10-2018, 01:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jap**Vet* Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Illinois Posts: 479 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 115133	Please tell me this is a joke lol...in all seriousness the exhaust gets hot...extremely hot. My buddy burned the crap out of his leg on his R1. It shouldn't cause melting nor discoloration but try and be careful man... Justint5387 and StormWhite like this.

06-10-2018, 11:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
Z's Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 18 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z SR Rep Power: 8	Y'all are crazy�� the stock tips will probably run a little cooler as the muffler gives the gases more time to cool, but it's nothing out of the ordinary.

06-10-2018, 02:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,860 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	You guys should try getting out of a side piped Viper after doing 30 minutes on the track without getting your legs scorched. Jap**Vet* likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

06-10-2018, 03:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,860 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	If you are replacing your muffler bearings too often. Try adjusting your flux capacitor by using the anti-ricer flyby screws. Baronsmokes and Jap**Vet* like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

06-10-2018, 10:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
bcfromfl Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Youngstown, FL Posts: 256 Drives: 2015 PW Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 8	What's all this about exhaust tips getting hot? I have ART pipes, Garageline X and Mid-pipe combo, coupled with the stock HKS Nismo exhaust. Mine only are warm after driving, such that I have no concerns with pulling my car cover over them immediately after parking the car.

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