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spadz93 · 10-08-2014, 07:36 AM

I did my best to make sure there was a minimum of a quarter inch of clearance on everything, but at a cold start, i'm getting a ton of rattling. However, it seems to go away after the car warms up. anyone else run into problems like such? i plan on taking a rubber mallet to it to see if i can narrow it down

fif_gen_powa · 10-08-2014, 07:58 AM

No issues here double check all bolts / clamps first before beating on it with a mallet

spadz93 · 10-08-2014, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jdubzzz44

No issues here double check all bolts / clamps first before beating on it with a mallet

my theory is that the driver side fully cooled off after we installed it, and that the clamps loosened up (we split the project into two days, driver on one and passenger the next) figure its possible. i'll tighten everything up as much as i can before i start wailing at it

Schluney · 10-08-2014, 08:23 AM

I also don't have any rattles at all... I would check everything really well before taking the mallet too it... Also congrats on the upgrade!

Mean Green Z28 · 10-08-2014, 08:51 AM

Have read about the header hitting the frame or cradle on the d/s, would that be the case here? Maybe loosening up the engine mounts and seeing if the engine can be barely shifted to the right may help? <<< this is all from my bad memory on things I may or may have not read, lol

spadz93 · 10-08-2014, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Mean Green Z28

Have read about the header hitting the frame or cradle on the d/s, would that be the case here? Maybe loosening up the engine mounts and seeing if the engine can be barely shifted to the right may help? <<< this is all from my bad memory on things I may or may have not read, lol

this happened to a local friend of mine (same car too lol). ill ask him how he remedied it

chevy 3 · 10-08-2014, 09:31 AM

Check your tunnel brace. Some times the header install lowers the exhaust just a little and puts the two pipes close to the brace. Some had to shim the brace and some took it right off.

spadz93 · 10-08-2014, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by chevy 3

Check your tunnel brace. Some times the header install lowers the exhaust just a little and puts the two pipes close to the brace. Some had to shim the brace and some took it right off.

any downside to this?

Mean Green Z28 · 10-08-2014, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by spadz93

any downside to this?

gotta watch out for those tall speed humps

spadz93 · 10-08-2014, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Mean Green Z28

gotta watch out for those tall speed humps

i'm lowered, so i normally take them at about 2 mph lol

Stainless Works · 10-08-2014, 10:58 AM

Stainless Expands when it gets hot. So After your first heat cycle the system has moved and when it cools it retracts and is hitting on something. I would check the system out for any contact anywhere. Once you have the system where you want it you may want to put a tack weld of two on each joint to assure the system doesn't move again but also easy to remove if needed in the future. If you have any other questions let me know. Thanks

Thanks Chris
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GONIF · 10-08-2014, 11:45 AM

My SP long tubes went in in less then 2 hours ( have a lift at the shop ) ran them for a week and checked them again ,all still tight . Fit like a glove no leaks or rattles at all . Truly a first class product at bargain price. First thing I would check is your motor mounts ,they are 5 years old and may be shot.

AzItaliaSS · 10-08-2014, 01:46 PM

Op's picture is throwing me all off talking about expansive hot stainless lol, I say just wait till your renact your picture this year, you wont hear it anymore !! lol hope you get'er fixed, I have SP's no rattle or problem.

Schluney · 10-09-2014, 08:20 AM

When I tightened my exhaust up I had to push it up because it was sagging a bit.... Not sure if that would cause a rattle though

10-08-2014, 07:36 AM	#1
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,573 View My Garage	Stainless power header install... now rattling? I did my best to make sure there was a minimum of a quarter inch of clearance on everything, but at a cold start, i'm getting a ton of rattling. However, it seems to go away after the car warms up. anyone else run into problems like such? i plan on taking a rubber mallet to it to see if i can narrow it down __________________ Current: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower w/ Idler Relocation, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, Tuned by Pat G Past: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq

10-08-2014, 07:58 AM	#2
fif_gen_powa Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Turbo Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,525	No issues here double check all bolts / clamps first before beating on it with a mallet __________________ 388ci 91/104 Turbo TH400 8.3@164 https://instagram.com/turbo_ls3/

10-08-2014, 08:23 AM	#4
Schluney Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 621	I also don't have any rattles at all... I would check everything really well before taking the mallet too it... Also congrats on the upgrade! __________________ 14 2SS RS 1LE Recaro NPP Pat G cam and tune, Trick flow heads Long tube headers catless

10-08-2014, 08:51 AM	#5
Mean Green Z28 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 941 View My Garage	Have read about the header hitting the frame or cradle on the d/s, would that be the case here? Maybe loosening up the engine mounts and seeing if the engine can be barely shifted to the right may help? <<< this is all from my bad memory on things I may or may have not read, lol __________________ 2010 2SS - CAI Intake, ADM Scoop, RotoFab Washer relo. LT Headers and off-road pipes, X-pipe, Muffler Deletes, ZL1 Spoiler, Technostalgia Tail-lights '98 T/A (Sold) - Forged 6.0ltr, MS3, P&P'd Heads/Valves, 90MM FAST/TB, Headers, 3" Y-pipe, 4" Mufflex Catback. Koni Adjustables w/GC coilovers (550/175), Strano Sway Bars '94 Z28 (Sold) ... LS1 swap (basically same setup as the T/A), TH350/3500 stall ... swapped it all into the T/A -- >> Some of my Projects My Fquick Page

10-08-2014, 11:45 AM	#12
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	My SP long tubes went in in less then 2 hours ( have a lift at the shop ) ran them for a week and checked them again ,all still tight . Fit like a glove no leaks or rattles at all . Truly a first class product at bargain price. First thing I would check is your motor mounts ,they are 5 years old and may be shot. __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW Last edited by GONIF; 10-08-2014 at 02:25 PM.

10-08-2014, 09:31 AM	#7
chevy 3 NEcamaro5 Drives: Black 2ss rs 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mass Posts: 4,328 View My Garage	Check your tunnel brace. Some times the header install lowers the exhaust just a little and puts the two pipes close to the brace. Some had to shim the brace and some took it right off.

10-08-2014, 10:58 AM	#11
Stainless Works Drives: Fast Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chagrin Falls, Ohio Posts: 183	Stainless Expands when it gets hot. So After your first heat cycle the system has moved and when it cools it retracts and is hitting on something. I would check the system out for any contact anywhere. Once you have the system where you want it you may want to put a tack weld of two on each joint to assure the system doesn't move again but also easy to remove if needed in the future. If you have any other questions let me know. Thanks Thanks Chris Chris@Stainlessworks.net 800-878-3635 X 1013

10-08-2014, 01:46 PM	#13
AzItaliaSS Drives: 2010 2ss RJT LS3 GONE.... Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: GILBERT,ARIZONA Posts: 720	Op's picture is throwing me all off talking about expansive hot stainless lol, I say just wait till your renact your picture this year, you wont hear it anymore !! lol hope you get'er fixed, I have SP's no rattle or problem. __________________ GONE FAR FAR AWAY......Good bye C5 VARARAM, SWSP 1 7/8 LT'S,X-PIPE,CAT DELETE,DYNOMAX RACE BULLETTS, LSR SHORT SHIFTER ,CUSTOM BLACK EMBLEMS,MPD1 SPOILER, HP TUNE BY GEARHEAD GARAGE, INTERIOR ABL LIGHTING, CUSTOM STRIPING BY BEAVER STRIPES, EIBACHS

10-09-2014, 08:20 AM	#14
Schluney Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 621	When I tightened my exhaust up I had to push it up because it was sagging a bit.... Not sure if that would cause a rattle though __________________ 14 2SS RS 1LE Recaro NPP Pat G cam and tune, Trick flow heads Long tube headers catless