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jharr08@gmail.com · 10-05-2017, 05:44 PM

I installed headers over the weekend with stock exhaust. Anyways I have band clamps and the exhaust still leaks. One leak is at the collector and i was wondering if maybe there is a sweet spot it should be at. She it be close to the header flange or further away?

Avenging Orange · 10-05-2017, 09:24 PM

What headers?.....cats?

Clarkstar · 10-05-2017, 09:41 PM

I got some exhaust tape from o'riley and wrapped it around the seam, then put the clamp over it. Completely stopped the leak. Fyi, I tried different clamps, adjusted them too... no luck, the tape and a ss band clamp solved it.

jharr08@gmail.com · 10-06-2017, 12:25 PM

I was able to fix it. The clamps were assembled wrong out the package. After I assembled them right they tightened right up and no more leaks.

waybadsrad · 10-11-2017, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Clarkstar

I got some exhaust tape from o'riley and wrapped it around the seam, then put the clamp over it. Completely stopped the leak. Fyi, I tried different clamps, adjusted them too... no luck, the tape and a ss band clamp solved it.

That is a great idea which headers do you have. I have speed engineering and the leak in making ma nuts

Clarkstar · 10-11-2017, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by waybadsrad

That is a great idea which headers do you have. I have speed engineering and the leak in making ma nuts

I have the speed engineering also... take the clamps off. Apply the tape. Install the clamps. Run the car long enough to heat it up good...short trip. Go back and tighten the clamps.... when there still hot.

camarokidd · 11-16-2017, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Clarkstar

I have the speed engineering also... take the clamps off. Apply the tape. Install the clamps. Run the car long enough to heat it up good...short trip. Go back and tighten the clamps.... when there still hot.

I've been having this same issue for about a month now with the same Speed Engineering LT headers. I even bought these https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-692300-1 Unfortunately I still have the leak from Long tube header to the Catless Midpipes I bought from Speed Engineering on both sides. There seems to be no leak from the MidPipe to the factory exhaust, just from header to midpipe. I'll try the method you described.

WheelMan69 · 11-22-2017, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by camarokidd

I've been having this same issue for about a month now with the same Speed Engineering LT headers. I even bought these https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-692300-1 Unfortunately I still have the leak from Long tube header to the Catless Midpipes I bought from Speed Engineering on both sides. There seems to be no leak from the MidPipe to the factory exhaust, just from header to midpipe. I'll try the method you described.

Dam I'm having the same issue

going to try and remedy this weekend with the same clamps

camarokidd · 12-22-2017, 06:38 PM

How'd it go with the clamps? It seems mine keep loosening and the leak always manages to come back. I've also noticed it is now leaking from the mid-pipe to the factory exhaust. I re-used the stock clamp, everywhere I've read said that should be fine but now that's leaking too. Really debating take the headers off now, I can't stand driving around with all the whistling..

10-05-2017, 05:44 PM	#1
jharr08@gmail.com Drives: 2015 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 20	Exhaust leaks I installed headers over the weekend with stock exhaust. Anyways I have band clamps and the exhaust still leaks. One leak is at the collector and i was wondering if maybe there is a sweet spot it should be at. She it be close to the header flange or further away?

10-05-2017, 09:24 PM	#2
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	What headers?.....cats? __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

10-05-2017, 09:41 PM	#3
Clarkstar Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Ixonia wi Posts: 1,456	I got some exhaust tape from o'riley and wrapped it around the seam, then put the clamp over it. Completely stopped the leak. Fyi, I tried different clamps, adjusted them too... no luck, the tape and a ss band clamp solved it. __________________ 2013 1le- Katech 416 short block, TSP custom grind cam, LOD intake, cnc heads by F.ED., Nick William's 102mm T.B., CORN fed, Pedders coilovers. Performance street alingnment by Justin at Lake Country Alignment and dyno tune by Late Model Throttle. 603 h.p. 495 ft lbs tq.

12-22-2017, 06:38 PM	#9
camarokidd Drives: 2015 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 16	How'd it go with the clamps? It seems mine keep loosening and the leak always manages to come back. I've also noticed it is now leaking from the mid-pipe to the factory exhaust. I re-used the stock clamp, everywhere I've read said that should be fine but now that's leaking too. Really debating take the headers off now, I can't stand driving around with all the whistling.. __________________ 2015 Camaro 1SS Air Raid CAI Speed Engineering Long Tube Headers 1994 Pontiac Trans Am GT (Non OP)

10-06-2017, 12:25 PM	#4
jharr08@gmail.com Drives: 2015 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 20	I was able to fix it. The clamps were assembled wrong out the package. After I assembled them right they tightened right up and no more leaks.