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Excessive heat from exhaust?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Wanderlust Bus, Jul 16, 2025 at 10:59 AM.

  1. Jul 16, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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    Wanderlust Bus

    Wanderlust Bus [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I recently installed the Bosal stainless cat-back exhaust on my truck (5VZ-FE). It's a little tight fit around the OME Dakar leaf springs with AAL, but it fits well enough.

    I just noticed that the chrome exhaust tip has started to turn blue. I'm trying to figure out what causes this amount of heat. I've checked my air fuel ratio and it's pretty consistent at 14.7. I'm not sure what else would cause this.

    What do ya'll think is happening? Or, is this normal?


     
  2. Jul 16, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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    US Marine

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    Stainless steel will always turn those colors from oil from your hands touching it during install . You can remove this discoloration by scuffing down the pipes with a red or green scotchbrite pads . Then applying a good rubbing compound on the pipe to keep it looking good
     
  3. Jul 16, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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    ControlCar

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    In the Ricer World…..that’s exactly what you want to see
    That iridescent/rainbow color

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    Guys pay alot of $$ to get that hue/shade/color
     
  4. Jul 16, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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    Glaese

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    I would use something softer than a scotchbrite. I did that on mine and it scuffed it up more than I anticipated.
    OP color looks normal
     
  5. Jul 17, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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