Valvetrain Noise! Does it ever go away?

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Apr 4, 2007 | 12:16 AM

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vetracer

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Originally Posted by k0bun

When I first drove my '07 I noticed the valvetrain noise right away. Quite annoying but you got somewhat used to it and over time it seemed as if it started to go away. Last week I had a set of Kooks headers and a cam installed. All the necessary valvetrain upgrades were installed along with new springs. Now it seems the valvetrain noise is even louder than before. Is this because of the new springs? Will it eventually get better as well? Do the headers make the sound more pronounced? To be honest with you it's pretty aggrevating. I have Borla Stingers, Kooks headers, and a cam and the noise from the engine actually overpowers all of them at times. It takes away from the enjoyment of driving the car. I absolutely love the way the car drives and sounds most of the time, but the annoying valvetrain noises and chattering are very disappointing. Any thoughts fellas?

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You noticed valvetrain noise right away but yet proceeded to put headers, a cam and Borla stingers on it? IMO a stock C6 doesn't even sound like it's running after the engine stops cranking. Adding headers or a cam is going to increase drivetrain noise, its just how it goes...

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