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Old Aug 29, 2025 | 04:30 PM
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Anyone else ever notice how great our Corvettes smell when we walk into our garage? It's kind of hard to describe, but for me I smell some rubber mixed with a touch of gas, oil and maybe some coolant. I don't have any leaks aside from the A/C water, but there is a slight smell... always followed by a big smile. Happy Labor Day Corvette Forum!


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Errr not really.

Now my 911 smells like a diesel U boat and leather. I swear it smells like an old WW2 sub.
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agreed, love looking at it in the garage as well! South Carolina for the win!
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Mine is a cammed LS3, headers and no cats. Smells so good it brings tears to your eyes. Literally!
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agreed, love looking at it in the garage as well! South Carolina for the win!
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I don't have an Evap system so the tank vents through an aftermarket rollover valve.

I also have no cats. by design at this power level otherwise I would still run cats.

Cam with 6 degrees of overlap.

Yes, the garage is always a little bit stinky lol.

I would add in rubber but my car is a wheel hopper so it rarely has actual smoke released from the tires.
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Don’t really notice any smells coming from the car, but seeing the car sitting in MY garage is a rush.
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