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RED_SS · 03-22-2015, 12:17 PM

I have had the stainless power LTs for about 6 months now and I had a question regarding fitment.
I jut recently noticed that if I take a right hand turn and get a lot of grip, my steering wheel vibrates like crazy. This goes on for weeks and I was thinking maybe when I switched my steering wheel to the 1le wheel that I didn't tighten something but checked that and it's fine. Next step was to check out the rest of the steering system. This is what I found: my steering shaft is actually rubbing the header tube and the dust boot is getting melted by another one. Anyone else have this issue? Obviously it only runs and vibrates on hard right turns. I have 18,000 miles on the car now.

jsd · 03-22-2015, 12:21 PM

The problem with the steering system is known here, the other problem with the dust boot dont know.

RED_SS · 03-22-2015, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jsd

The problem with the steering system is known here, the other problem with the dust boot dont know.

Interesting. here is pic of the boot.

Red2014SS · 03-22-2015, 12:25 PM

I wonder if a shock tower brace would help prevent this? Obviously something is flexing on hard right turns.

bkscott · 03-22-2015, 12:29 PM

That is strange. I have the SP headers and the only thing that was removed was the boot. I have tons of clearance where yours is rubbing.

Homeless Man · 03-22-2015, 12:42 PM

I will be installing this same brand next weekend. Is th boot required to take off and what's it for?

F-16 Camaro · 03-22-2015, 02:04 PM

To keep dust out of the linkage.

As for the rubbing, gently pry into the tube to make a gap for your shaft. Don't over do it.

1Coopgt · 03-22-2015, 02:40 PM

I would put a small dent in the header where you are getting the interference .

Destructo09 · 03-22-2015, 04:39 PM

Which size collectors do you have? I have 1 7/8" SP headers as does my brother, no problems for either of us and we autocross/track out cars.

GetSmart · 03-22-2015, 04:48 PM

Unfortunately all the motors are not mounted exactly the same in each of our cars. If it is mounted slightly more to the left you will have this issue. It's not the header manufacturer's fault, it's just the luck of the draw when we get our cars. I also had a clearance problem, but I put a small dent to clear the problem. You could try and loosen the motor mounts and shift it to the right, but another member here tried that and after awhile the motor moved back. You could ask the header manufacturer to bend another header to avoid this problem, but it's not a guarantee it will work. Hope it works out for you.

Texas RattleSnake · 03-22-2015, 05:41 PM

Ordered a set of these headers the other day and now it has me wondering

RED_SS · 03-22-2015, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Texas RattleSnake

Ordered a set of these headers the other day and now it has me wondering

Not complaining about the headers at all. Love the product. Highly recommended. It is literally a hard right turn thing only, I'm talking 60mph and a sweeping right turn. I notice it only once a week on one turn I take from the office to home. I any try a strut tower brace and worst case dent the header tube in right there.

nyrfan · 03-22-2015, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Coopgt

I would put a small dent in the header where you are getting the interference .

This.

hammdo · 03-22-2015, 06:38 PM

I have them on my 11 A6 no issues. I do have the shock tower brace...

-Don

03-22-2015, 12:17 PM	#1
RED_SS Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 281	Problem: Stainless Power Headers - Steering Shaft I have had the stainless power LTs for about 6 months now and I had a question regarding fitment. I jut recently noticed that if I take a right hand turn and get a lot of grip, my steering wheel vibrates like crazy. This goes on for weeks and I was thinking maybe when I switched my steering wheel to the 1le wheel that I didn't tighten something but checked that and it's fine. Next step was to check out the rest of the steering system. This is what I found: my steering shaft is actually rubbing the header tube and the dust boot is getting melted by another one. Anyone else have this issue? Obviously it only runs and vibrates on hard right turns. I have 18,000 miles on the car now. Attached Images __________________ 2013 SS - LS3 \| ADM Intake \| Stainless Power LTs \| 227/239 : 114 \| Ported TB \| Spintech Super Pro \| 160* Stat \| Hurst Short Throw \| 1LE Sways \| Factory ZL1 Reps \| Quality Motorsports Tune

03-22-2015, 12:25 PM	#4
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,420	I wonder if a shock tower brace would help prevent this? Obviously something is flexing on hard right turns. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

03-22-2015, 12:29 PM	#5
bkscott Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 1,608 View My Garage	That is strange. I have the SP headers and the only thing that was removed was the boot. I have tons of clearance where yours is rubbing. __________________ 94 Firebird Formula (Drowned 08/30/05) 2010 IBM 2SS/RS 6M Arrived 3/25/10. ADM CAI, Borla Type S Cat Back, VMAX Ported TB, LG Short Throw Shifter, 1LE Shocks, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Whiteline Cradle Bushing Inserts, Custom Powdercoated ZL1's ,Michelin Pilot Supersports, Stainless Power Headers, Solo J Pipes, AAC LED Sidemarkers, ZL1 Rockers, SLP Splitter, ADM Stage II Cam,ZL1 Diffuser,Vitesse Throttle Controller.

03-22-2015, 12:42 PM	#6
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,648	I will be installing this same brand next weekend. Is th boot required to take off and what's it for? __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

03-22-2015, 04:39 PM	#9
Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	Which size collectors do you have? I have 1 7/8" SP headers as does my brother, no problems for either of us and we autocross/track out cars. __________________ 2010 2SS BMR 1" Springs Koni Orange struts/shocks 1LE rear sway bar SRP Racing Pedals Hurst Billet short shifter Square tire/wheel setup Elite Engineering Catch Can Stainless Power longtubes/highflow cats K&N Typhoon CAI RPM Motorsports of Garner, NC dyno tune (421 RWHP)

03-22-2015, 12:21 PM	#2
jsd Drives: 2012 ZL 1 #370 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Switzerland Posts: 351	The problem with the steering system is known here, the other problem with the dust boot dont know.

03-22-2015, 02:04 PM	#7
F-16 Camaro Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Black Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 608 View My Garage	To keep dust out of the linkage. As for the rubbing, gently pry into the tube to make a gap for your shaft. Don't over do it.

03-22-2015, 02:40 PM	#8
1Coopgt Drives: All Black 2012 1LS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Rochester,NY Posts: 2,042 View My Garage	I would put a small dent in the header where you are getting the interference .

03-22-2015, 04:48 PM	#10
GetSmart Drives: 2013 Black SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hawaii Posts: 216 View My Garage	Unfortunately all the motors are not mounted exactly the same in each of our cars. If it is mounted slightly more to the left you will have this issue. It's not the header manufacturer's fault, it's just the luck of the draw when we get our cars. I also had a clearance problem, but I put a small dent to clear the problem. You could try and loosen the motor mounts and shift it to the right, but another member here tried that and after awhile the motor moved back. You could ask the header manufacturer to bend another header to avoid this problem, but it's not a guarantee it will work. Hope it works out for you. __________________ Rotofab CAI, VMAX PTB, Borla S axle-back, Dynatech SuperMaxx 1 7/8" headers/HF cats, No weeds exhaust diverters, Apex air scoop & catch can, Rohana wheels, MPD1 Z-Force Hood, BTR Stage 3 cam, Vitesse Throttle Controller, etc...

03-22-2015, 05:41 PM	#11
Texas RattleSnake Drives: 2013 Camaro ss/rs Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: ky Posts: 86	Ordered a set of these headers the other day and now it has me wondering __________________

03-22-2015, 06:38 PM	#14
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,700 View My Garage	I have them on my 11 A6 no issues. I do have the shock tower brace... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577