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SD2011SS · 07-21-2012, 01:54 AM

Just installed BBK longtubes with high flows.. when I press on the gas regardless of what gear I'm in I can hear a distinct air sound.. can't figure out if its my intake or not? Never heard it before the headers.. I have full exhaust... checked for leaked when installed them but can't figure it out.. all the bolts were tightened and still the sound.. my headers are silver polished ceramic coated..

MillerTime · 07-21-2012, 11:08 AM

gotta be more specific than "air sound"

kjkjr27 · 07-21-2012, 11:16 AM

Maybe a video of the sound you hear? so we can better understand what you are talking about.

E.T. · 07-21-2012, 11:34 AM

It could be the distinct sound you get from headers. I've heard it described as a tinny sound. Could just be the sound of the air rushing through the tubes, or could also be the sound of the air getting sucked into the intake.

Dtrimpi87 · 07-21-2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SD2011SS

Just installed BBK longtubes with high flows.. when I press on the gas regardless of what gear I'm in I can hear a distinct air sound.. can't figure out if its my intake or not? Never heard it before the headers.. I have full exhaust... checked for leaked when installed them but can't figure it out.. all the bolts were tightened and still the sound.. my headers are silver polished ceramic coated..

Matt lets meet up this weekend and ill check it out. If you checked for leaks then its probably just the normal sound of headers. A leak will be a popping/ticking noise that sounds like a collapsed lifter. Cruise by my house if you want. Ill be around till 5pm and im free all day tomorrow.

orangejuice · 07-21-2012, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dtrimpi87

Matt lets meet up this weekend and ill check it out. If you checked for leaks then its probably just the normal sound of headers. A leak will be a popping/ticking noise that sounds like a collapsed lifter. Cruise by my house if you want. Ill be around till 5pm and im free all day tomorrow.

Theres a good man right there.

SD2011SS · 07-21-2012, 03:11 PM

He's a good kid.. lol orange I pm'd u a while back!

Ozzie RS · 07-21-2012, 11:42 PM

Don't forget headers are going to be able to move more air. That is their purpose, to get the exhaust out of the engine, so it may just be a natural sound. Good luck.

E.T. · 07-22-2012, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Ozzie RS

Don't forget headers are going to be able to move more air. That is their purpose, to get the exhaust out of the engine, so it may just be a natural sound. Good luck.

Yeah, to me, the header sound just sounds like air rushing through tubes. I guess this makes sense, since that's exactly what it's doing

I find this a lot more noticeable at idle. Once The RPMs go up, all I hear is the growl of the engine

SD2011SS · 07-22-2012, 05:07 PM

Thanks you guys I guess your right the pipes do release a much mote aggressive sound now.. naturally relieving more air and power... I get tons of looks now when the rpms get up there..

cjon9657 · 07-22-2012, 05:12 PM

i have bbk long tubes headers with hi flow cats and notice a air sound, no leaks, what you are probably experiencing is just more air going through which is going to make a different sound compared to stock.

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07-21-2012, 03:11 PM	#7
SD2011SS Drives: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS-RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 520	He's a good kid.. lol orange I pm'd u a while back! __________________

07-21-2012, 11:42 PM	#8
Ozzie RS Drives: '11 Camaro RS 2LT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kingwood,TX Posts: 674	Don't forget headers are going to be able to move more air. That is their purpose, to get the exhaust out of the engine, so it may just be a natural sound. Good luck. __________________

07-22-2012, 05:07 PM	#10
SD2011SS Drives: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS-RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 520	Thanks you guys I guess your right the pipes do release a much mote aggressive sound now.. naturally relieving more air and power... I get tons of looks now when the rpms get up there.. __________________

07-22-2012, 05:12 PM	#11
cjon9657 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 424 View My Garage	i have bbk long tubes headers with hi flow cats and notice a air sound, no leaks, what you are probably experiencing is just more air going through which is going to make a different sound compared to stock. __________________