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I've never been sure whether lots of steam from the exhaust after warmup means a rich tune, a lean tune, or nothing at all. Mine seems to puff quite a bit even when its not really very cold, and no other cars are doing it. Would my Westers tune have anything to do with this? Dont worry, there are not any signs of a head gasket problem or anything like that.
The only reason I ask is that my mileage is still so bad that I thought maybe it indicates I still need tweaking.


2003 GMC 1500HD Crew SLT 4X4
6.0L Westers 89/93 tune
 
Posts: 42 | Location: Plano, TX | Registered: June 11, 2005Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
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I haven't had a westers tune but other tunes that I have had had given out exhaust smoke when running a little rich...more so when I kicked it to the floor you could catch a puff of smoke in the mirror. Wish I could say the smoke was from the tires but it wasn't...Have you contacted westers yet?


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Yeah, I've actually had it re-tuned three times, going with a hotter tune each time to try and help the mileage. Its not smoke though, its steam.


2003 GMC 1500HD Crew SLT 4X4
6.0L Westers 89/93 tune
 
Posts: 42 | Location: Plano, TX | Registered: June 11, 2005Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
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Check your plugs to see if you have a cracked head. And check your coolant to see if it has an oily film or has a gasoline smell to it.

I've got a 91 Hot Tune and mine only steams when it's cold in the morning.

As far a smoke from the tires - Ha! I wish, this thing is dog out of the hole. It doesn't come alive until 2500 rpm (even with the custom tune).


Former owner of:
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
SS facia
Escalade Door Handles
Painted Mirrors
20" Weld Velocitti 8 Wheels
305-50-20 Michelin Cross Terrains
Wester's 91 Hot Tune
Corsa Sport Exhaust with Twin 4.0 Pro Series Exhaust Tip
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Replaced with:
2007 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crew Cab
Same Weld Velociti 8 Wheels w/ Michelin 305-50-20 Cross Terrains

Come on in, the door's always open - the closer's busted.
 
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