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paultheman2007 · 07-27-2014, 02:27 PM

Hey guys I installed some texas speed long tube headers and cat back exhaust and everything is great but I hear a rattle on the passenger side when the car warms up but it's weird I check for lose bolts nothing and it got to the point I don't mind it but mom went for a ride and was like oh my god ifs sounds bad

james347 · 07-27-2014, 06:35 PM

I had a rattle after installing my long tubes. In my case, when I popped the hood and looked down into the passenger side engine bay, one of the bolts that fastens the aluminum heat shield was knocking against the header. So just cut off the tip of the bolt to make more room. At least that was what caused my rattle.

OmniCamaro · 07-30-2014, 09:52 AM

I would guess the heat shield. Also re-tighten all connecting points as well.

Gee · 10-23-2014, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by james347

I had a rattle after installing my long tubes. In my case, when I popped the hood and looked down into the passenger side engine bay, one of the bolts that fastens the aluminum heat shield was knocking against the header. So just cut off the tip of the bolt to make more room. At least that was what caused my rattle.

hey dude please message me what bolt. this is driving me insane!!!

X25 · 10-23-2014, 05:37 PM

The cats' bolts that came with my kit were not tight enough at their tightest (the header outlet was too narrow), causing a rattle. In the end, I got it welded to get rid of the noise. Texas Speed fitment was pretty poor. The headers lined up well with the heads, but the cats rattled, x-pipe was angled wrong and was not following the tunnel inlet. I'd only recommend their headers for future customers, if that.

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07-30-2014, 09:52 AM	#3
OmniCamaro US Veteran Drives: 2011 Silver Ice Metallic 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bossier City, La Posts: 1,407	Rattle after headers install I would guess the heat shield. Also re-tighten all connecting points as well. __________________ *Dear Lord, give me the strength to carry on despite my Camaro addiction!* JRE iTSX tune, full cat-less Dynatech exhaust, CAI intake, Stillen Slotted/Drilled Rotors, RB braided brake lines, BMR lowering springs, (reserved for definite future MODS)

10-23-2014, 05:37 PM	#5
X25 Drives: '16 C7 Z51 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 3,056	The cats' bolts that came with my kit were not tight enough at their tightest (the header outlet was too narrow), causing a rattle. In the end, I got it welded to get rid of the noise. Texas Speed fitment was pretty poor. The headers lined up well with the heads, but the cats rattled, x-pipe was angled wrong and was not following the tunnel inlet. I'd only recommend their headers for future customers, if that. __________________ '16 Corvette C7 Z51 1LT (Build Thread) '14 AGM 1SS 1LE [COTW 11/17/14] (Build Thread) (SOLD) '13 Mazda MX-5 Club (Build Thread) '17 RAM 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Night Edition '15 Nissan Rogue S AWD

07-27-2014, 06:35 PM	#2
james347 Drives: 2006 Crownline Join Date: May 2012 Location: . Posts: 700	I had a rattle after installing my long tubes. In my case, when I popped the hood and looked down into the passenger side engine bay, one of the bolts that fastens the aluminum heat shield was knocking against the header. So just cut off the tip of the bolt to make more room. At least that was what caused my rattle.