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Chevrolade · 08-30-2013, 05:57 PM

Very nice headers to begin with they went right in.

2 issues though...

1.do not use the gaskets provided with them as part of them block 2 spark plug holes
It was a pain in the ass changing them plugs that were blocked by the gasket. I had to cut it a lil with a Dremel to get the plugs out.

2.i noticed my passenger side had a rough sound like something was loose every time I would start it.
Lifted again to see this one of the primaries is hitting :(

Anyone else have this issue ? Its no biggy for me I'm still happy with the performance just thought id give a heads up

2010 4 DW · 08-30-2013, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevrolade

Very nice headers to begin with they went right in.

2 issues though...

1.do not use the gaskets provided with them as part of them block 2 spark plug holes
It was a pain in the ass changing them plugs that were blocked by the gasket. I had to cut it a lil with a Dremel to get the plugs out.

2.i noticed my passenger side had a rough sound like something was loose every time I would start it.
Lifted again to see this one of the primaries is hitting :(

Anyone else have this issue ? Its no biggy for me I'm still happy with the performance just thought id give a heads up

If they are not fitting correctly call Jason and get a new set. The headers should not be hitting anywhere or the computer will pick up false knock and pull timing.

Chevrolade · 08-30-2013, 06:23 PM

You think he will get me a new one even though I ran them one day? All I need is the passenger side

Now that u say that my car did feel like it wasn't running right.

litle88 · 08-30-2013, 06:34 PM

You'll never know of you don't call.

Chevrolade · 08-30-2013, 06:36 PM

I called but too late now. Ill try tomorrow

I just don't want my car down since its the daily hopefully they can jut send me this one if not ill just grind the subframe I really don't wanna hit the header.

Irnwkrkev · 08-31-2013, 06:15 AM

I had a driver side primary hitting the upper aluminum portion of the engine mount (fixed by grinding mount) and the same spot on the passenger side sub frame which I notched and welded in a small cut up piece of 1"x1" angle iron.

A dent in the primary would have been easier but I didn't want to do that.

grocerygetter · 08-31-2013, 09:48 AM

I'd be getting another header or dinging it before I cut on my car. That's bs.

Trob85 · 08-31-2013, 10:06 AM

I never had issues with my headers even used the gm gaskets they sent with the kit no issues. And the gaskets they send I was told are the gm set so not fitting correctly makes me think you might have done something wrong. But I'm not there so I don't know.

Deezee · 08-31-2013, 10:51 AM

I know the directions that came with my pfadt headers spacificaly said "be sure to watch the gasket for clearance around the spark plug holes" so I'm guessing its a common mistake? I reused the stock gaskets and didn't have any issues. Bending a "little" metal isn't a big deal. My LG super pros on the Vette needed a little love to fit. But I wouldn't cut anything! Give them a call as others said. If for some reason they are not willing to work with you, I'd remove them and get a different set. I'm guessing they will though. There are lots of happy customers running them.

Chevrolade · 08-31-2013, 11:12 AM

Naw man I for sure aint doing anything wrong on my end as iam a mechanic lol anyways
These aren't gm gaskets that's for sure lol there's a big difference but since I removed the header I went ahead and reused my oem gasket!
You can see the difference here as I laid the oem gasket on top of the TSP

I went ahead and removed the header and made a notch in my cradle instead of hitting the header.

grocerygetter · 08-31-2013, 11:48 AM

oem gaskets for sure...always best bet.
I wouldn't have touched the cradle just 'cause that crap is supposed to fit dang it.

Trob85 · 08-31-2013, 12:37 PM

Then they must have sent you the wrong ones that sucks.

Bad70supreme · 08-31-2013, 12:42 PM

I have XS powers... I had the same problem, it was just touching it so I used a socket and put a very small dent it the tube there. No big deal, you cant even see it!

usnatclee · 08-31-2013, 02:12 PM

My TSP 2" didn't seem to be hitting anything that I remember when I put them in. I will look next time I raise the vehicle.

08-30-2013, 05:57 PM	#1
Chevrolade Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 1,050	My TSP 2" feedback Very nice headers to begin with they went right in. 2 issues though... 1.do not use the gaskets provided with them as part of them block 2 spark plug holes It was a pain in the ass changing them plugs that were blocked by the gasket. I had to cut it a lil with a Dremel to get the plugs out. 2.i noticed my passenger side had a rough sound like something was loose every time I would start it. Lifted again to see this one of the primaries is hitting :( Anyone else have this issue ? Its no biggy for me I'm still happy with the performance just thought id give a heads up

08-30-2013, 06:34 PM	#4
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	You'll never know of you don't call. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

08-31-2013, 09:48 AM	#7
grocerygetter instigator Drives: 2020 6.2 Trail Boss, 2022 XC90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 72034 Posts: 3,979 View My Garage	I'd be getting another header or dinging it before I cut on my car. That's bs. __________________ -John S.

08-31-2013, 11:48 AM	#11
grocerygetter instigator Drives: 2020 6.2 Trail Boss, 2022 XC90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 72034 Posts: 3,979 View My Garage	oem gaskets for sure...always best bet. I wouldn't have touched the cradle just 'cause that crap is supposed to fit dang it. __________________ -John S.

08-31-2013, 12:42 PM	#13
Bad70supreme Drives: 2010 aqua blue SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: plainfield, IL Posts: 2,706	I have XS powers... I had the same problem, it was just touching it so I used a socket and put a very small dent it the tube there. No big deal, you cant even see it! __________________ 10.91 at 122 H/C stock block N/A

08-30-2013, 06:23 PM	#3
Chevrolade Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 1,050	You think he will get me a new one even though I ran them one day? All I need is the passenger side Now that u say that my car did feel like it wasn't running right.

08-30-2013, 06:36 PM	#5
Chevrolade Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 1,050	I called but too late now. Ill try tomorrow I just don't want my car down since its the daily hopefully they can jut send me this one if not ill just grind the subframe I really don't wanna hit the header.

08-31-2013, 06:15 AM	#6
Irnwkrkev Drives: 2011 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 528	I had a driver side primary hitting the upper aluminum portion of the engine mount (fixed by grinding mount) and the same spot on the passenger side sub frame which I notched and welded in a small cut up piece of 1"x1" angle iron. A dent in the primary would have been easier but I didn't want to do that.

08-31-2013, 10:06 AM	#8
Trob85 Svt lol Drives: 2011 ss inferno orange blown Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Topeka Posts: 2,312	I never had issues with my headers even used the gm gaskets they sent with the kit no issues. And the gaskets they send I was told are the gm set so not fitting correctly makes me think you might have done something wrong. But I'm not there so I don't know.

08-31-2013, 10:51 AM	#9
Deezee Drives: 2013 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 482	I know the directions that came with my pfadt headers spacificaly said "be sure to watch the gasket for clearance around the spark plug holes" so I'm guessing its a common mistake? I reused the stock gaskets and didn't have any issues. Bending a "little" metal isn't a big deal. My LG super pros on the Vette needed a little love to fit. But I wouldn't cut anything! Give them a call as others said. If for some reason they are not willing to work with you, I'd remove them and get a different set. I'm guessing they will though. There are lots of happy customers running them.

08-31-2013, 11:12 AM	#10
Chevrolade Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 1,050	Naw man I for sure aint doing anything wrong on my end as iam a mechanic lol anyways These aren't gm gaskets that's for sure lol there's a big difference but since I removed the header I went ahead and reused my oem gasket! You can see the difference here as I laid the oem gasket on top of the TSP I went ahead and removed the header and made a notch in my cradle instead of hitting the header.

08-31-2013, 12:37 PM	#12
Trob85 Svt lol Drives: 2011 ss inferno orange blown Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Topeka Posts: 2,312	Then they must have sent you the wrong ones that sucks.

08-31-2013, 02:12 PM	#14
usnatclee Drives: '12 2SS/RS, '13 Vette, '13 Wrangler Join Date: May 2012 Location: wherever the Navy sends me Posts: 740	My TSP 2" didn't seem to be hitting anything that I remember when I put them in. I will look next time I raise the vehicle. __________________ 2012 Camaro Ashen Grey Metallic 2SS/RS "Timberwolf". Custom exhaust, RX oil catch can and oil breather, CAI inc intake, SLP 160* thermostat, TSP 2" LT headers w/ off road pipes, custom cam, tuned. 467rwhp 450rwtq. 2013 Corvette Torch Red LS3. 378rwhp/375rwtq SAE corrected, tuned. ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK GO KU!