Doug Thorley Headers - Issues - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

NM_Tim · 04-21-2011, 10:32 PM

I have a 2011 2SS Automatic and installed DT long tube headers in the car. They hit on the knuckle on the steering shaft. Has anyone else had issues with the headers? DT states that it has to be the install or my car. I did not install these myself, I had them done at a garage in town that has done many installs and they state they believe it is the headers.

Thoughts??

fourmz · 04-22-2011, 02:55 AM

Mine dont come close to touching anything. However this is the second time ive heard of this happening. I would get in touch with whomever sold them to you and ask about exchanging them.

Jason7 · 04-22-2011, 03:05 AM

Yeah or you will have to do the whole smasharooie on them..

66olds442 · 04-22-2011, 12:20 PM

I was the first to post about this issue and currently it's unresolved. Still waiting on DT to get back to me as I know they are installed correctly.

My Original Post, http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=137675

csjcsj · 04-22-2011, 12:42 PM

I am thinking that someones jig (template) was off on some of these! Mine fit perfect but I got mine over a year ago! Only thing I can think of!

Jayrcr3 · 04-22-2011, 01:05 PM

How do you not install headers properly? They are either on there or not. DT needs to give you a new set of headers that fit the car.

SlingShot · 04-22-2011, 01:12 PM

It may have something to do with it being a 2011, the 10's don't seem to have the problem.

66olds442 · 04-22-2011, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlingShot

It may have something to do with it being a 2011, the 10's don't seem to have the problem.

I think you're right there, but not sure what could be different in that area of the car to cause a slight difference causing them to rub.

camarohead · 04-22-2011, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayrcr3

How do you not install headers properly? They are either on there or not. DT needs to give you a new set of headers that fit the car.

+ 1

NM_Tim · 04-23-2011, 12:47 PM

66olds i know a bunch of people with the headers and have no issues, but with mine hitting and it is hitting in the same spot as yours, i am actually switching to a diffrent manufacture.. DT gave suggestions and the installers actually tried them, with no resolution. My installer actually didnt charge me on the last set of trouble shooting.. I will post on how the next set actually go in.... but for DT to tell me on the phone they have never had this issue, and there is at least two is pretty lame

Mavtop · 05-01-2011, 01:28 PM

Same problem here on a 2010 2SS. Really upset about it. Not much I can do for now. Doug Thorley hasn't been helpful about it eaither considering they have "lifetime" guarantee and I'm pretty sure this is a Manufacturers defect.

camarohead · 05-01-2011, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mavtop

Same problem here on a 2010 2SS. Really upset about it. Not much I can do for now. Doug Thorley hasn't been helpful about it eaither considering they have "lifetime" guarantee and I'm pretty sure this is a Manufacturers defect.

cant believe doug thorley has not come forward and made this right....

edog · 05-01-2011, 08:42 PM

I have a 2010ss with DTLT headers. I installed myself, and I have no issues.

RX SS RACERX · 05-01-2011, 09:05 PM

I don't care who the mfg. is-I will not dimple a set of headers. If there is a diff in fitment for the 11's vs 10's then it's upto the mfg. to make the proper adjustments or let the buyer know before purchase. I understand Ivan was offering a replacement-what happened? Is it possible there is an issue with the steering column? IDK? Good Luck. Suprised DT hasn't come forward to address this issue/problem.

04-21-2011, 10:32 PM	#1
NM_Tim Drives: 2011 Black SS2/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 89 View My Garage	Doug Thorley Headers - Issues I have a 2011 2SS Automatic and installed DT long tube headers in the car. They hit on the knuckle on the steering shaft. Has anyone else had issues with the headers? DT states that it has to be the install or my car. I did not install these myself, I had them done at a garage in town that has done many installs and they state they believe it is the headers. Thoughts??

04-22-2011, 02:55 AM	#2
fourmz Fourmz Drives: 2010 2SS/RS 1968 Firebird 1994 Z28 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Soldotna,Alaska Posts: 382	Mine dont come close to touching anything. However this is the second time ive heard of this happening. I would get in touch with whomever sold them to you and ask about exchanging them. __________________ Black-in-Black/Blue out 2010 2SS/RS LS-3 -Magnacharger TVS2300,OD cog belt drive, 3.4" pulley, Janetty smooth idle blower cam,ID-850 injectors,ZL1 fuel pump,MSD boost a pump, ADM FPCM Janetty custom tune,Doug Thorley long tube headers, Corsa catback,C.A.I. Intake, Roto-Fab Big Gulp Scoop, Monster LT1/SC Clutch assembly,Eibach pro kit plus, BMR cradle/diff bushings, Barton Shifter,JRE 3.91 Eaton Tru-Trac rear diff,Barton Short Throw SHifter, Boss 339 20" wheels,Painted heritage grille, Sparks Restoration Inverted blue/black SS emblems, Seibon BB carbon fiber hood, ZL1 front bumper conversion.

04-22-2011, 12:20 PM	#4
66olds442 Born Olds, Living Chevy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS: VR A6 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,080 View My Garage	I was the first to post about this issue and currently it's unresolved. Still waiting on DT to get back to me as I know they are installed correctly. My Original Post, http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=137675 __________________

04-22-2011, 12:42 PM	#5
csjcsj Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 6spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jefferson, Ga Posts: 4,399 View My Garage	I am thinking that someones jig (template) was off on some of these! Mine fit perfect but I got mine over a year ago! Only thing I can think of! __________________

04-22-2011, 01:05 PM	#6
Jayrcr3 Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chatham, Illinois Posts: 756	How do you not install headers properly? They are either on there or not. DT needs to give you a new set of headers that fit the car. __________________ American Racing 1 7/8" Headers and Hi-Flow Cats, CAI cold air intake, Flowmaster AT exhaust, Vengeance Racing Stage 2 cam, VMax ported throttle body, TEA valve springs and titanium retainers, Trick Flow hardened pushrods, 180* T-stat, Comp Trunion kit, ZL1 Fuel Pump, ADM Fuel Pump Control Module, 20% window tint, Whipple Supercharger. Tuned by Mike Norris Motorsports. 656rwhp/584rwtq @10 PSI.

04-22-2011, 03:05 AM	#3
Jason7 NorCalCamaros.com Drives: 2010 2SS White Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: California Delta Posts: 1,138 View My Garage	Yeah or you will have to do the whole smasharooie on them..

04-22-2011, 01:12 PM	#7
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	It may have something to do with it being a 2011, the 10's don't seem to have the problem. __________________

04-23-2011, 12:47 PM	#10
NM_Tim Drives: 2011 Black SS2/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 89 View My Garage	66olds i know a bunch of people with the headers and have no issues, but with mine hitting and it is hitting in the same spot as yours, i am actually switching to a diffrent manufacture.. DT gave suggestions and the installers actually tried them, with no resolution. My installer actually didnt charge me on the last set of trouble shooting.. I will post on how the next set actually go in.... but for DT to tell me on the phone they have never had this issue, and there is at least two is pretty lame

05-01-2011, 01:28 PM	#11
Mavtop 2SS CGM with IOT Drives: 2010 2SS CGM with IOT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 66 View My Garage	Same problem here on a 2010 2SS. Really upset about it. Not much I can do for now. Doug Thorley hasn't been helpful about it eaither considering they have "lifetime" guarantee and I'm pretty sure this is a Manufacturers defect.

05-01-2011, 08:42 PM	#13
edog Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: F'BURG VA Posts: 3,832 View My Garage	I have a 2010ss with DTLT headers. I installed myself, and I have no issues. __________________ Update...Build in process, Forged Rods, Pistons and rings, Johnson Lifters, NOVI1500 ECS SC, 13lb boost or more, LS3 Conversion 114/228/241 COMP CAM, Frostbite 4 row Aluminum radiator, 6L80 built, Circle D 6L80 PRO SERIES MULTI 258MM 2D, Stock 3.45 gears, 1-7/8 American Racing Headers w/HF cat, X-Pipe, Lingenfelter dual fuel pump, E-85 flex sensor, ATI super damper pulley, Ported TB, 160 therm, Trans cooler, Pedder's sways/end links/sub frame bushings, BMR trailing arms & toe rods, Coil overs. HP/TQ pending

05-01-2011, 09:05 PM	#14
RX SS RACERX Drives: 2010 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MOUNTAIN MARYLAND Posts: 279	I don't care who the mfg. is-I will not dimple a set of headers. If there is a diff in fitment for the 11's vs 10's then it's upto the mfg. to make the proper adjustments or let the buyer know before purchase. I understand Ivan was offering a replacement-what happened? Is it possible there is an issue with the steering column? IDK? Good Luck. Suprised DT hasn't come forward to address this issue/problem.

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