How do I make my car spit flames?

Antilag and two-step systems are a great way to induce fire from your exhaust. Antilag systems work by combusting fuel after the engine and before the turbo, which keeps the turbo spinning when the flow of exhaust gases isn't high enough to do so.
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Can you tune a car to spit flames?

And because the exhaust and muffler are hot, that heat ignites it into a puff of flames. But as cool as it looks, tuning your car to send gas down the wrong pipe will, inevitably, destroy the engine.
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What causes a car to shoot flames?

This phenomenon is caused by an overly-rich air/fuel mixture, as unburnt fuel is ignited further down the exhaust system, producing a loud pop or even flames from the exhaust. The spark from the spark plug can only ignite a certain amount of air/fuel mixture, therefore the excess fuel is exhausted out of the cylinder.
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Are exhaust flames illegal?

1. Exhaust flame kits. While it may sound like a great idea to have flames pouring out your exhaust pipe Fast & Furious style, it's pretty illegal in most states with many states adopting California Code 27153 as their own mandate.
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Do pops and bangs damage engine?

Not only is it really obnoxious, it can potentially permanently damage your engine either quickly or slowly. If you don't know what a "Pop and Bang" tune is, let's quickly dive into what inspired it, how it came about, and where you can commonly find it.
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Why do sport cars spit flames?

In vehicles where exhaust pipes are not so restrictive, the unburnt fuel utilizes the heat of the exhaust to combust within the exhaust, instead of in the engine. This results in explosive sounds and sometimes, even flames emanating from the exhaust.
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Why do performance cars backfire?

In some high-performance vehicles, when a driver shifts up and lets off the accelerator, the engine has a moment of running rich. This causes an incomplete burn which causes the fumes to explode in the exhaust system along with an audible pop or bang sound.
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How does Hot Licks exhaust work?

But how does it work? Basically, once the basic kit is installed, you rev your motor up and push the activation button that is wired into you ignition system. Once the button is pushed the flames will begin to burn the unburnt unspent exhaust fumes.
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How does a exhaust flame thrower kit work?

Exhaust Flame Thrower Kits burn your engine's unburnt fuel. The unburnt fuel has been produced by our control module by momentarily interrupting your vehicle's ignition system. This produces more unburnt fuel through the exhaust.
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What causes exhaust to backfire?

A backfire is caused by a combustion or explosion that occurs when unburnt fuel in the exhaust system is ignited, even if there is no flame in the exhaust pipe itself. Sometimes a flame can be seen when a car backfires, but mostly you will only hear a loud popping noise, followed by loss of power and forward motion.
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Why do GTRS shoot flames?

It's caused by unburnt fuel igniting on the over run - like down changing gears for example. I'm pretty sure a standard R35 won't pop too many flames due to the "safe" mapping from the factory, plus having the cats.
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Can any car have crackle tune?

Crackle tune legality

Because crackle tunes mess with air and fuel, you're going to inadvertently mess with your car's emissions systems. Since most crackle tunes are done on street legal cars and not race cars, crackle tunes are in direct violation of the EPA's Clean Air Act.
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What causes the exhaust to pop?

“Pops and bangs” are created by unburned fuel in the exhaust system. When excess fuel enters the exhaust system it increases in temperature and ignites inside the exhaust instead of the combustion chamber. The noise can be exaggerated by fitting a decat or full decat exhaust system.
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Are exhaust flames illegal in Texas?

Unlike many other states, Texas does not have a well-defined exhaust noise law. This does not mean that your vehicle can be as loud as you want. If your exhaust is loud, then an officer of the law could cite you. However, when you take your vehicle in for inspection, noise levels are not checked.
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Do cops care about loud exhaust?

If a cop thinks that your exhaust is too loud, you'll get a citation. So, even if you bought your own decibel meter and measured your vehicle's noise at 93 dB in your driveway, the citation is still at the discretion of the officer who pulled you over.
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Is Revving your engine illegal?

A person must not start a vehicle, or drive a vehicle, in a way that makes unnecessary noise. This includes unnecessarily revving a vehicle when it is stationary or repeatedly opening and closing the throttle when the vehicle is in motion.
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Is muffler delete illegal?

It would make your car louder, and some say it sounds better. But make no mistake, a muffler delete is illegal in all 50 states, without exceptions. Each state handles muffler laws in their own ways, but every state requires motor vehicles must have a muffler. There's no getting around it.
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Does 2 step Make your car backfire?

An aftermarket two step utilizes an ignition cut rather than a fuel cut, so fuel flow continues resulting in excess fuel in the system. When the ignition comes back on, backfire occurs in the system resulting in a loud pop with flames shooting out of the tailpipe (depending on the amount of excess fuel).
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