Got flames? as in flame kits for exhaust - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

AWEGS72 · 05-19-2006, 12:18 PM

Anybody in here put flame kits in their exhaust?

motocrosschump · 05-19-2006, 02:06 PM

isn't a matter of inserting a spark plug in your exhaust and splitting a plug wire to it?

Lemield · 05-19-2006, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by AWEGS72

Anybody in here put flame kits in their exhaust?

I do.

It's a spitfire kit and it was easy to install. Shoots about a 3 ft flame when the exhaust is good and hot. Seems to discourage tailgaters.

AWEGS72 · 05-19-2006, 03:03 PM

LEMIELD:
Do you have to run your system rich in order to get enough burnable fumes to ignite? I was on www.hotlicksexhaust.com and they have a system I was looking into. A friend of mine did a propane flame kit on his which burns blue,but its all fabricated.

Lemield · 05-19-2006, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by AWEGS72

LEMIELD:
Do you have to run your system rich in order to get enough burnable fumes to ignite? I was on www.hotlicksexhaust.com and they have a system I was looking into. A friend of mine did a propane flame kit on his which burns blue,but its all fabricated.

The kit that I have works by interrupting the ignition system and sending a pulsed spark to two spark plugs in the tail pipes. Press the button and pump the accelerator a couple of times and the raw fuel is atomized and is sent out to the exhaust pipes, ignited and voila...flames.

It does wash down the cylinder walls and probably dilutes the oil to some extent so I change my oil at a shorter interval. It's not good for the engine but I don't do it all the time so I'm willing to accept the risk. It sure does look cool at night on a dark street!

http://www.hotrodsetc.net/orderspitfire.htm

TravisH · 07-04-2006, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by AWEGS72

A friend of mine did a propane flame kit on his which burns blue,but its all fabricated.

Any more info on this? I'm assuming he'd use one of the mini bottles but whats hes using to inject it?

TugOwar · 07-03-2006, 11:03 PM

More info on this would be nice. Is there not enough burnable gases in the exhaust to ignite? Why couldn't you just mount spark plugs in the tail pipes and run a toggled 12 volts to them?

*MisterMan* · 07-04-2006, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TugOwar

More info on this would be nice. Is there not enough burnable gases in the exhaust to ignite? Why couldn't you just mount spark plugs in the tail pipes and run a toggled 12 volts to them?

the fuel is long sense burnt. thats why the system "retards" the ignition so the engine dosent burn it, it just lets fuel get blown down the exhaust system, the plugs then ignite the mixture... it looks cool, but does nothing but "wow" ppl.
I would splash some methonal on my tips before i bought a systm. hahah

Longhorn Man · 07-03-2006, 11:14 PM

if your carb is adjusted right, then there won't be nearly enough fumes to ignite. I have seen ppl who had wired up a coil and spark plugs in there tail pipes,a nd then pulled the manual choke and toss the toggle, but I can't say how it would comapir to a real system.
I'd like to see it on side pipes personally.
www.mooneyes.com has a flame thrower kit too.

toddtheodd · 07-04-2006, 06:16 AM

A good system would be to use an injector run off of a washer motor to inject gas into the pipes about 12 inches in front of the spark plug. That way you don't hurt the motor doing it.
Also, this way you can flip the switch and slap the peddle to the firewall so that it's a triple dose of flames, being loud, and burning tires.
Toad

**N2TRUX** · 07-04-2006, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by toddtheodd

A good system would be to use an injector run off of a washer motor to inject gas into the pipes about 12 inches in front of the spark plug. That way you don't hurt the motor doing it......

Your kidding aren't you? First the washer pump would be destroyed by the gasoline, then the vehicle that it's installed in would be destroyed by the ensuing fire.....

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-04-2006, 08:35 AM

Looks killer when done right

mbgmike · 07-04-2006, 09:17 AM

I think its silly but then thats just my opinion

wibilly · 07-04-2006, 01:49 PM

i like the idea of melting the plastic bumper off tha little red car on my a$$ as i head down the highway turning 3500

TugOwar · 07-04-2006, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by wibilly

i like the idea of melting the plastic bumper off tha little red car on my a$$ as i head down the highway turning 3500

LMAO! Yeppers!

I just like the idea of blowing peoples minds. Its a totally impractical and useless mod but the cool factor would be priceless!

mbgmike · 07-04-2006, 10:16 PM

We sell em if you want to buy em. If that floats yo boat. I don't think it really blows peoples minds. the options are endless on what you can do. You can rig up just about any gas. I still think its silly. spend your money on better things than Blowing someones mind. If I had a rat rod my look cool

Lemield · 07-05-2006, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mbgmike

We sell em if you want to buy em. If that floats yo boat. I don't think it really blows peoples minds. the options are endless on what you can do. You can rig up just about any gas. I still think its silly. spend your money on better things than Blowing someones mind. If I had a rat rod my look cool

I agree.....flame throwers are silly. But I only have about $100 bucks invested in mine and that's a cheap price for all the entertainment value it has provided.

chevybill · 07-04-2006, 11:40 PM

Flaming exhaust is straight out of the fifties, just like baby moon hub caps, souped up flat heads and fender skirts. A classic 50's touch to car culture.

70c10 · 07-05-2006, 07:28 AM

I think flame throwers are cool looking at night but knowing me I would burn something/someone down,lol.

05-19-2006, 12:18 PM	#1
AWEGS72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GREEN BAY,WI Posts: 91	Got flames? as in flame kits for exhaust Anybody in here put flame kits in their exhaust?

05-19-2006, 02:06 PM	#2
motocrosschump Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texarkana, AR 71854 Posts: 397	Re: Got flames? as in flame kits for exhaust isn't a matter of inserting a spark plug in your exhaust and splitting a plug wire to it? __________________ 2006 Titan SE Crew Cab Daily Driver 2005 Mazda Tribute (Wifes car) 1969 C10 SWB 350/3 Fleet "Max" 1969 Chevelle 2 door 350/3

05-19-2006, 03:03 PM	#4
AWEGS72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GREEN BAY,WI Posts: 91	Re: Got flames? as in flame kits for exhaust LEMIELD: Do you have to run your system rich in order to get enough burnable fumes to ignite? I was on www.hotlicksexhaust.com and they have a system I was looking into. A friend of mine did a propane flame kit on his which burns blue,but its all fabricated.

07-03-2006, 11:03 PM	#7
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	Re: Got flames? as in flame kits for exhaust More info on this would be nice. Is there not enough burnable gases in the exhaust to ignite? Why couldn't you just mount spark plugs in the tail pipes and run a toggled 12 volts to them?

07-03-2006, 11:14 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Got flames? as in flame kits for exhaust if your carb is adjusted right, then there won't be nearly enough fumes to ignite. I have seen ppl who had wired up a coil and spark plugs in there tail pipes,a nd then pulled the manual choke and toss the toggle, but I can't say how it would comapir to a real system. I'd like to see it on side pipes personally. www.mooneyes.com has a flame thrower kit too.

07-04-2006, 06:16 AM	#10
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	Re: Got flames? as in flame kits for exhaust A good system would be to use an injector run off of a washer motor to inject gas into the pipes about 12 inches in front of the spark plug. That way you don't hurt the motor doing it. Also, this way you can flip the switch and slap the peddle to the firewall so that it's a triple dose of flames, being loud, and burning tires. Toad __________________ "The greatest pleasure is to vanquish your enemies and chase them before you, to rob them of their wealth and see those dear to them bathed in tears, to ride their horses and clasp to your bosom their wives and daughters." Ghengis Khan IIOY???

07-04-2006, 08:35 AM	#12
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: Got flames? as in flame kits for exhaust Looks killer when done right __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-04-2006, 09:17 AM	#13
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Got flames? as in flame kits for exhaust I think its silly but then thats just my opinion

07-04-2006, 01:49 PM	#14
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Got flames? as in flame kits for exhaust i like the idea of melting the plastic bumper off tha little red car on my a$$ as i head down the highway turning 3500 __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

07-04-2006, 10:16 PM	#16
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Got flames? as in flame kits for exhaust We sell em if you want to buy em. If that floats yo boat. I don't think it really blows peoples minds. the options are endless on what you can do. You can rig up just about any gas. I still think its silly. spend your money on better things than Blowing someones mind. If I had a rat rod my look cool

07-04-2006, 11:40 PM	#18
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Re: Got flames? as in flame kits for exhaust Flaming exhaust is straight out of the fifties, just like baby moon hub caps, souped up flat heads and fender skirts. A classic 50's touch to car culture. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

07-05-2006, 07:28 AM	#19
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Got flames? as in flame kits for exhaust I think flame throwers are cool looking at night but knowing me I would burn something/someone down,lol. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads



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