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MCSDS · 03-01-2010, 03:16 PM

I was wondering if this is normal... In the order of pictures attached below.

1. What is that square silver thing on the strut tower? It's sticked to it and don't see any function of it...

2, 3, 4. Can anybody tell me which part that is and if that is rust? Is it normal?

5, 6. What is the yellow marking? Is it from the factory?

7, 8. Surprised by this... Cable tie and a black tape wrap? Those black tapes are not even sticking on properly... Same for you guys?

Please help me out!

AdnanHfuda · 03-01-2010, 03:17 PM

pictures?

reddevilseye · 03-01-2010, 03:44 PM

is this v6 or v8??

scrming · 03-01-2010, 03:45 PM

Well, i can tell you the rusty thing is your stock manifolds... cast iron with surface rust... normal

devildoc · 03-01-2010, 04:12 PM

Scrming how you like your JBAs? Any noticeable performance increase or you waiting for the track?

hypurone · 03-01-2010, 04:19 PM

Quote:

1. What is that square silver thing on the strut tower? It's sticked to it and don't see any function of it... It simply covers an opening in the bodywork. It is either an inspection hole or an access hole for assembly quality inspection

2, 3, 4. Can anybody tell me which part that is and if that is rust? Is it normal? most likely your exhaust manifold and normal as stated

5, 6. What is the yellow marking? Is it from the factory? Yup, from the factory. Used to indicate that the part has been torqued/checked for proper installation

7, 8. Surprised by this... Cable tie and a black tape wrap? Those black tapes are not even sticking on properly... Same for you guys?

tie wraps are common. the part that is wrapped and kinda hangin there is odd

scrming · 03-01-2010, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by devildoc

Scrming how you like your JBAs? Any noticeable performance increase or you waiting for the track?

Waiting for the track... but probably have other mods on before that... lol

The change in sound however was simply incredible! Especially at idle sitting at a stop light! LOL!

Of course there is the appearance aspect... compare the OP picture of the heat shield on the manifolds with:

camarowa · 03-01-2010, 05:20 PM

^^are you getting a CEL from the jba shorties? I can't remember

scrming · 03-01-2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by camarowa

^^are you getting a CEL from the jba shorties? I can't remember

sort of.... I occasionally get a code but it never turns on the CEL... i typically just clear the code....

jputer · 03-01-2010, 06:59 PM

Nothing abnormal. The little aluminum and mastic patch on the strut tower just seals the area to keep water out. Everything else looks good.

MCSDS · 03-01-2010, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jputer

Nothing abnormal. The little aluminum and mastic patch on the strut tower just seals the area to keep water out. Everything else looks good.

Thanks a lot!

03-01-2010, 03:16 PM	#1
MCSDS Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro V6 RS Package Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 24	Is this normal...? I was wondering if this is normal... In the order of pictures attached below. 1. What is that square silver thing on the strut tower? It's sticked to it and don't see any function of it... 2, 3, 4. Can anybody tell me which part that is and if that is rust? Is it normal? 5, 6. What is the yellow marking? Is it from the factory? 7, 8. Surprised by this... Cable tie and a black tape wrap? Those black tapes are not even sticking on properly... Same for you guys? Please help me out! Attached Images Last edited by MCSDS; 03-01-2010 at 03:27 PM.

03-01-2010, 03:17 PM	#2
AdnanHfuda Drives: none :( Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,123	pictures? __________________ one day my love http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83005

03-01-2010, 03:45 PM	#4
scrming Red Brick of Vengeance! Drives: 12 Second Brick Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: at my pulpit Posts: 7,745	Well, i can tell you the rusty thing is your stock manifolds... cast iron with surface rust... normal __________________ 2011 Ford Flex EcoBoost Limited - 12.727 @ 109.790 MPH

03-01-2010, 04:12 PM	#5
devildoc Drives: '12 Toyota Tacoma Dbl Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 1,275 View My Garage	Scrming how you like your JBAs? Any noticeable performance increase or you waiting for the track? __________________ MRT V2\|Trifecta Tune\|Airaid\|ARH LTs\|Eibach Sways STANDING 1/4MI: 13.948@99.87 6600RPM HP/TQ Gains - 30.54HP/24.3TQ (NOT PEAK)

03-01-2010, 05:20 PM	#8
camarowa Drives: 2013 SVT Raptor, sold 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PNW....almost canada Posts: 1,907	^^are you getting a CEL from the jba shorties? I can't remember __________________ - Pfadt Suspension Package; Springs & Sways - Brembo Brake Upgrade (Yellow); Courtesy Fesler Built - Custom Magnaflow Exhaust - Blacked-Out Bowties & RS Emblems, Front bowtie delete - Full Dynamat Extreme Trunk Coverage - Tinted side markers - Interior DSV Customs Leather Upgrades - Airaid CAI V2 - Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 20x9, 20x11 - Doug Thorley Shorties

03-01-2010, 03:44 PM	#3
reddevilseye Drives: rs/ss Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 30	is this v6 or v8??

03-01-2010, 06:59 PM	#10
jputer Drives: 2016 1LT Garnet Red Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zellwood, FL Posts: 126	Nothing abnormal. The little aluminum and mastic patch on the strut tower just seals the area to keep water out. Everything else looks good. __________________ 2011 1LT/RS Summit White A6

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