For the most part, it makes sense. Seems a bit complicated though, and seems very restrictive. I had no idea they had a single muffler though, i thought mitsu would atleast put 2 mufflers behind the cut-outs. I'd imagine the aftermarket systems fall into my idea rather than the single muffler system.

 

I made a quick paint drawing, maybe it will help. Don't laugh at my mad paint skills.

From left to right: downpipe to cat to resonator to muffler



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well, i can say that at this point i know this much: there's no foam on the dipstick.. and the smoke is definitely white (no blue tint that i can tell).. the oil is alittle on the high-side but it shouldnt cause a problem..

other info need to add is that i dont drive the car right now.. it needs a new clutch... (i just put a SPEC Stage II clutch and a Fidanza lightweight flywheel on order).. so basically, i just go and crank it once a week or so.. from this i would expect a little smoke on the initial start but sometimes its billowing smoke out of the exhaust..

so confused..

once i get the clutch and flywheel installed i'm gonna get the timing belt and water pump changed.. while its a the mitsubishi dealership i plan on getting a full inspection, but i'm just trying to get some ideas of the problem before hand...

another clue is that the "check engine" light is on at idle but goes out when the gas pedal is pressed.. well, hopefully its a clue to this problem instead of being an indication of an entirely new problem.. lol..

any more suggestions?..

 

Diagnostic codes
Pin locals
stealth316

These links will show you how to pull codes from you ECU.
You should be able to determine what the CEL is on for from this.
The only catch is you must have a analog volt meter. As far as your smoking problem??? I don't know. Does it go away when it is warmed up???