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09-28-2012, 07:38 PM
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Post BBK header installation
Ok so I just got my headers installed and I was wondering if any of you guys smelled like something was burning after running the car a little hard after installation? The headers are the silver ceramic coated ones.
I'm new to this so I'm not sure if this is how the headers get broken in or not. I parked my car and the temp read 216 Fahrenheit which is normalish for my area.
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09-28-2012, 08:09 PM
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Drives: 2011 1LT "Chakita". 04 Yota Join Date: Jun 2011
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Did u wipe them down after the install with alcohol? If not, it probably the oils, dust, etc burning off .
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09-28-2012, 08:57 PM
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That's bc it's running lean I believe, mine was doing it today too, good lord I love these things, an eye AND ear pleaser
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09-28-2012, 08:58 PM
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I did not. So the smell should be normal for a couple of days, right?
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09-28-2012, 09:03 PM
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Drives: '10 LS + a few more Join Date: May 2010
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The ceramic coating will still cure for a few cycles and then yes, it will go away. You'll be fine.
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09-28-2012, 09:18 PM
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Thanks! The way exhaust sounded at idle was nowhere near where I thought it would be. Kinda disappointing. I got on the expressway after they got installed and I felt it!
Can't wait to see what it's like when it's finally broken in! 
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09-28-2012, 09:18 PM
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Like everyone has already stated it will stop after few times of letting it sit while running. Mine smoked a little bit also but stopped shortly after letting it heat up.
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09-28-2012, 09:36 PM
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Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011
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So what's the post installation verdict? What do you mean by disappointing sound at idle?
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09-28-2012, 09:49 PM
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Drives: Camaro V6 1LT Manual Join Date: Jul 2011
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Here's a vid of my first start up with the header's and here's the car running the ghost cam with only high flow cat's that come with the bbk's. |
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09-28-2012, 10:45 PM
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lscamaro: My final verdict will come later on when it's fully broken in. My first impression was that it didn't sound as deep as I thought it would be but it really opened up the way the engine sounded. I can hear it be able to breathe just a tad bit more comfortable. The ghost cam sounds alright. I saw a clip of somebody who had almost the same set up as me (substitute OBX LTs) and it had a real smooth, deep growl at idle. That's what I was going for. The revs didn't really excite me on the outside as it did inside. The drone picked up but I think I can get used to it with some music.
CamaroV6: that's the rumble I want out of my exhaust at idle! The only thing I don't like is the amount of rasp that it has. Maybe cutouts are in my future.
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09-28-2012, 10:48 PM
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Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011
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I think if anything, the resonated x pipe and a delete of your mufflers will sound like you want it to. It won't rasp with the x-pipe so that might be the perfect sound for you
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09-28-2012, 10:55 PM
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I'll check how my cold start is in the morning. If I absolutely love it, I won't change my exhaust setup. If not, well... There go 2/3 of my mufflers.
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09-29-2012, 11:11 AM
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Drives: 2011 Camaro RS 2LT Join Date: Jul 2012
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have any videos of you driving with the BBK headers and x pipe, interior sound and exterior? Also are you 2.5 or 3 all the way from the x pipe?
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09-29-2012, 02:58 PM
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