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nikos30 · 01-04-2013, 03:15 PM

Since I have the insulator and the plenum spacer, that back bolt is rubbing that metal part right behind the hood. When I drive, it sounds really bad. I was thinking about putting a piece of rubber between them, but I am scared it'll melt or something. Does anybody have any idea what I could do?

I would take the bolt out, but that is a lot of work just to do that. Just wanted to see if there was an easier solution.

let me know!

Ventmaster · 01-04-2013, 04:04 PM

My advice is take the plenum spacer off!

It's "potential" benefit is to prevent the knock sensors from pulling timing- and you can bet the knock sensors are going crazy everytime that bolt starts rockin' on the bonnet!

nikos30 · 01-04-2013, 06:15 PM

ehhh really? At that point I'd rather just take that one bolt off

h2oplay · 01-04-2013, 06:39 PM

I left that bolt out

simt3k · 01-04-2013, 06:54 PM

Do you really need that bolt? think of it as weight reduction.

nikos30 · 01-04-2013, 06:58 PM

I didnt know it would have made these weird noises lol. I would have left it out for sure if I did

nikos30 · 01-05-2013, 01:43 AM

If you listen closely, I recorded the sound. It drives me nuts. I was driving so I am sorry that my exhaust kicks in.

simt3k · 01-05-2013, 11:35 AM

Did you remove that bolt? an which one did you remove?

nikos30 · 01-06-2013, 11:15 PM

nah I went back to college tonight and I dont have any tools or a place to do it because they get pissed when you even open your hood in the parking lot...so eventually, when I go back Ill do it

nikos30 · 01-06-2013, 11:15 PM

oh you have the same combo, do you hear that noise too?

simt3k · 01-08-2013, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikos30

oh you have the same combo, do you hear that noise too?

I haven't installed mine yet

nikos30 · 01-08-2013, 07:16 PM

ohh ok. Well there is a bolt on the back (towards the console inside the car) that you should not install. It seems worth it at first but there are many people who complained about this. I was warned, and now I regret doing it.

01-04-2013, 03:15 PM	#1
nikos30 HT5 EastSide Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NJ/PA Posts: 1,594 View My Garage	Bolt is rubbing in engine bay. Solution? Since I have the insulator and the plenum spacer, that back bolt is rubbing that metal part right behind the hood. When I drive, it sounds really bad. I was thinking about putting a piece of rubber between them, but I am scared it'll melt or something. Does anybody have any idea what I could do? I would take the bolt out, but that is a lot of work just to do that. Just wanted to see if there was an easier solution. let me know! __________________

01-04-2013, 06:15 PM	#3
nikos30 HT5 EastSide Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NJ/PA Posts: 1,594 View My Garage	ehhh really? At that point I'd rather just take that one bolt off __________________

01-04-2013, 06:39 PM	#4
h2oplay Winners find a way Drives: 2010 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,137	I left that bolt out __________________ Injen LT \| Magnaflows \| BBK LT & HFC \| Mace 25mm & P Spacer \|Richmond 3.73 \| Trifecta Tune RX Catch Can & Breather \| Pedders Inserts \| IDEALG Clutch MC & GTO Reservoir \| JDP Colorshift Halos \| Drake Bowtie Delete \|

01-04-2013, 06:58 PM	#6
nikos30 HT5 EastSide Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NJ/PA Posts: 1,594 View My Garage	I didnt know it would have made these weird noises lol. I would have left it out for sure if I did __________________

01-06-2013, 11:15 PM	#9
nikos30 HT5 EastSide Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NJ/PA Posts: 1,594 View My Garage	nah I went back to college tonight and I dont have any tools or a place to do it because they get pissed when you even open your hood in the parking lot...so eventually, when I go back Ill do it __________________

01-04-2013, 04:04 PM	#2
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 3,024	My advice is take the plenum spacer off! It's "potential" benefit is to prevent the knock sensors from pulling timing- and you can bet the knock sensors are going crazy everytime that bolt starts rockin' on the bonnet!

01-04-2013, 06:54 PM	#5
simt3k Drives: 2011 Camaro RS 2LT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 762	Do you really need that bolt? think of it as weight reduction.

01-05-2013, 11:35 AM	#8
simt3k Drives: 2011 Camaro RS 2LT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 762	Did you remove that bolt? an which one did you remove?

01-08-2013, 07:16 PM	#12
nikos30 HT5 EastSide Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NJ/PA Posts: 1,594 View My Garage	ohh ok. Well there is a bolt on the back (towards the console inside the car) that you should not install. It seems worth it at first but there are many people who complained about this. I was warned, and now I regret doing it. __________________