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Dumb Question about exhaust.

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by CJ-515438, Mar 9, 2008.

  1. CJ-515438

    CJ-515438 Banned

    On my ol 55 CJ-5 i have no muffler or any kind of exhaust execpt on the exhaust manifold is that robbing me of power and its loud Heck. View attachment 21594 were you see the exhast manifold the pipe is about 10 inches long. one time the clutch pedal got so hot it metal part of my boot when i would shift {or stop cause of no brakes] p.s the question is havein no "exhaust" robbing me of power or hurting my engine
     
    Last edited: Mar 11, 2008
  2. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    If it backfires and sucks in cold air it "could" burn a valve. And yes, it needs some backpressure.
     
  3. tommy b

    tommy b Member

    Question?

    tommy b
     
  4. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Yep, what's your question? :?
     
  5. CJ-515438

    CJ-515438 Banned

    exhaust probelm/question

    On my jeep the exhaust is gone the only thing it has is a the origanal pipe from the exhaust manifold its right by the steering box. THE MAIN QUESTION IS, is this lack of a exhaust makeing my engine lose power!!!!http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/images/smilies/icon_sad.gif
    :(
     
  6. sammy

    sammy Coca-Cola?

  7. CJ-515438

    CJ-515438 Banned

    Sorry guys heres the question go to [exhaust probelm/question] on page 1 thanks
     
  8. CJ-515438

    CJ-515438 Banned

    It has burnt a valve also will havin a burnt valve robb my of power
     
  9. mb82

    mb82 I feel great!

    Yes.
     
  10. blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

  11. CJ-515438

    CJ-515438 Banned

    Dang it !!!! but thanks any way mb82