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Old 02-07-2011, 08:57 AM   #1618 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Rooskey View Post
Has anyone experienced any excess noise since installing the headers. Seems to me that there is alot more noise coming from the engine compartment. Thinking I should install new header gaskets but just wanted to get an opinion. Yes the car is louder without cats but the noise I am trying to explain seems to be like an exhaust leak or somewhat. The factory gaskets were reused and were not damaged during the installation. I followed the instructions during install as well. (Torque bolts from center to out).
You're not talking about the famous hiss, are you? Because that's normal.
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