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Sturgill_SS · 04-21-2018, 06:39 PM

I have a slight header tick going on and heard this is normal. I went to my tuner who is an LS motor specialist and said it sounds perfectly fine and not to worry.. let's hear some videos of your cammed/long tube cars!

InFiD3ViL · 04-21-2018, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sturgill_SS

I have a slight header tick going on and heard this is normal. I went to my tuner who is an LS motor specialist and said it sounds perfectly fine and not to worry.. let's hear some videos of your cammed/long tube cars!

The tick will usually not come through on video, unless it is really pronounced.

Mine ticks as well. Of course I noticed it more when I installed my longtubes.

Russell James · 04-22-2018, 10:12 AM

Did you use new OE gaskets on the headers? Those seem to work best. The aftermarket gaskets often blow out and sound like a bad lifter.

Jayjellyfish212 · 04-22-2018, 07:29 PM

This happens when you remove the stock cast iron manifolds (thicker) and replace with headers (Long tubes etc. aftermarket) because the headers are way thinner, so you hear the valves opening and closing with the new headers due to the material thickness . Nothing to worry about . Has nothing to do with gaskets etc.

Just re torque the new headers after a day or so when they are warm(not hot) as with any exhaust work.

Clarkstar · 04-22-2018, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayjellyfish212

This happens when you remove the stock cast iron manifolds (thicker) and replace with headers because the headers are way thinner, so you hear the valves opening and closing with the new headers due to the material thickness . Nothing to worry about . Has nothing to do with gaskets etc.

Just re torque the new headers after a day or so when they are warm(not hot) as with any exhaust work.

^^^this^^^

Sturgill_SS · 04-24-2018, 01:17 PM

will do! I will re-torque the bolts tonight and if all else fails the new oem gaskets are on the way!

Jayjellyfish212 · 04-27-2018, 07:29 PM

I been using copper exhaust gasket lube over past year on all connections and I tell ya that stuff is awesome and seals things perfectly. If you have to take apart anything in the future give it a try. I have it on all my cars on every exhaust fitting. Just don't get it on anything like clothes etc. have a pair of jeans I got some on and it's on there for good. You can take the parts apart to later down the road if you need to even years later on parts you put the stuff on. A friend was using it on his intake gaskets on his twin turbo car and showed me the stuff.

christianchevell · 04-29-2018, 09:55 AM

I have some tick but its tight and that's the deal when its hot less tick.....so better for nutting up to higher rpm with no float versus looser preload better for no tick...the sound is magnified by the headers of even the stock cam.... its the typewriter effect on overtime, reflects off anything....And well can tell you if there is something wrong with the typewriter and its little round tipped hydraulic lifters.

Sturgill_SS · 04-30-2018, 09:41 AM

Thanks for the info guys! I replaced the header gaskets with OEM gaskets and its still noisy. I think you are right Christian. The valvetrain sounds fine, the tick is louder underneath the car. Would you mind sending me a vid of yours Christianchevell?

GONIF · 04-30-2018, 12:00 PM

Check and see if there are any leaks by having a friend block your tailpipe with a rag while you look for the leak. If no leak is found ignore the tic sound and turn up the radio.

StingrayblueSS · 04-30-2018, 01:38 PM

Mine seems louder after it warms up would that indicate an exhaust leak? It seems to co.e from underneath the car.

Black_SS10 · 04-30-2018, 05:38 PM

Most ticking is normal after installing headers. They don't call these engines sewing machines for nothing.

Camaro Dude · 05-06-2018, 08:00 PM

Install Titamium valve spring retainers, to cancel out the sewing machine ticking sounds, with even more valve-train ticking sounds.

christianchevell · 05-06-2018, 08:21 PM

https://youtu.be/u6NEyQbdnb4

Funny little vid does not show much lifter noise, as I recall my Wife was Harassing me about making a video and I couldn't stop laughing so I Just went with it and yes she was giving me crap in piggy slippers I had to stop like twice and redo it, it cracked me up so bad. I once made a video of my last engine before this one also...LOL Nice video of my finger.....

04-21-2018, 06:39 PM	#1
Sturgill_SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Independence, KY Posts: 518	Header tick I have a slight header tick going on and heard this is normal. I went to my tuner who is an LS motor specialist and said it sounds perfectly fine and not to worry.. let's hear some videos of your cammed/long tube cars! __________________ F35 Cam / LOD X-1 Manifold / SLP CAI / LS7 Lifters / 3.91 Gears / Hooker Blackheart Exhaust / TSP Headers / SLP Underdrive Pulley / MGW STS / Trunnions and all that other fun stuff....

04-22-2018, 07:29 PM	#4
Jayjellyfish212 Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,050 View My Garage	This happens when you remove the stock cast iron manifolds (thicker) and replace with headers (Long tubes etc. aftermarket) because the headers are way thinner, so you hear the valves opening and closing with the new headers due to the material thickness . Nothing to worry about . Has nothing to do with gaskets etc. Just re torque the new headers after a day or so when they are warm(not hot) as with any exhaust work. __________________ Car mods: never enough!

04-24-2018, 01:17 PM	#6
Sturgill_SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Independence, KY Posts: 518	will do! I will re-torque the bolts tonight and if all else fails the new oem gaskets are on the way! __________________ F35 Cam / LOD X-1 Manifold / SLP CAI / LS7 Lifters / 3.91 Gears / Hooker Blackheart Exhaust / TSP Headers / SLP Underdrive Pulley / MGW STS / Trunnions and all that other fun stuff....

04-27-2018, 07:29 PM	#7
Jayjellyfish212 Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,050 View My Garage	I been using copper exhaust gasket lube over past year on all connections and I tell ya that stuff is awesome and seals things perfectly. If you have to take apart anything in the future give it a try. I have it on all my cars on every exhaust fitting. Just don't get it on anything like clothes etc. have a pair of jeans I got some on and it's on there for good. You can take the parts apart to later down the road if you need to even years later on parts you put the stuff on. A friend was using it on his intake gaskets on his twin turbo car and showed me the stuff. __________________ Car mods: never enough!

04-29-2018, 09:55 AM	#8
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,588 View My Garage	I have some tick but its tight and that's the deal when its hot less tick.....so better for nutting up to higher rpm with no float versus looser preload better for no tick...the sound is magnified by the headers of even the stock cam.... its the typewriter effect on overtime, reflects off anything....And well can tell you if there is something wrong with the typewriter and its little round tipped hydraulic lifters. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

04-22-2018, 10:12 AM	#3
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,483	Did you use new OE gaskets on the headers? Those seem to work best. The aftermarket gaskets often blow out and sound like a bad lifter.

04-30-2018, 09:41 AM	#9
Sturgill_SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Independence, KY Posts: 518	Thanks for the info guys! I replaced the header gaskets with OEM gaskets and its still noisy. I think you are right Christian. The valvetrain sounds fine, the tick is louder underneath the car. Would you mind sending me a vid of yours Christianchevell? __________________ F35 Cam / LOD X-1 Manifold / SLP CAI / LS7 Lifters / 3.91 Gears / Hooker Blackheart Exhaust / TSP Headers / SLP Underdrive Pulley / MGW STS / Trunnions and all that other fun stuff....

04-30-2018, 12:00 PM	#10
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	Check and see if there are any leaks by having a friend block your tailpipe with a rag while you look for the leak. If no leak is found ignore the tic sound and turn up the radio. __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

04-30-2018, 01:38 PM	#11
StingrayblueSS Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Indiana Posts: 901	Mine seems louder after it warms up would that indicate an exhaust leak? It seems to co.e from underneath the car.

04-30-2018, 05:38 PM	#12
Black_SS10 SomeguyK Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: FL Posts: 1,947	Most ticking is normal after installing headers. They don't call these engines sewing machines for nothing. __________________ TMS 427, Dart iron Block, Forged assembly, Frankenstien heads, AGP TT 62/62 BB turbo's, AGP/Fore triple fuel system, Tilton clutch, Holley 1 7/8 shorties, Technostalgia tail lights,Oracle, Aeroforce, MGW shifter,Flowmaster, Pegasus subframe bushings,BMR trailing & toe arms,Z28 UCA bushings,Zl1 rear sway bar,Prothane,BMR,Goodridge brake lines,Ridetech HQ coilovers,3.91,Trutrac,billet caps,DSS axles,HE offest,built TR6060,1LE diffuser,Havoc spoiler,SSclones,20in MRR 017, Pirelli P Zero, Nitto NT555RII More to come.

05-06-2018, 08:00 PM	#13
Camaro Dude Drives: ‘13 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 3,904	Install Titamium valve spring retainers, to cancel out the sewing machine ticking sounds, with even more valve-train ticking sounds.