Headers
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8th Gear
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Headers
Just got my car back from shop after adding headers wow runs great but sounds different inside the cabin is this a normal thing or do I have exhaust leak sound is most noticeable between 2000 and 2500
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Tough to answer with the infor given.
Headers will add a significant amount of noise, which most gear heads like.
Exhaust leaks can be a common problem with new installs. A leak is rather obvious to a trained ear.
I suggest returning to the shop that did the work and have them check it out, maybe a fitting wasn't properly tightened.
The sound should be uniformed, a leak will sound different than the overall sound.
Hard to explain but once you hear it you will understand.
Headers will add a significant amount of noise, which most gear heads like.
Exhaust leaks can be a common problem with new installs. A leak is rather obvious to a trained ear.
I suggest returning to the shop that did the work and have them check it out, maybe a fitting wasn't properly tightened.
The sound should be uniformed, a leak will sound different than the overall sound.
Hard to explain but once you hear it you will understand.
Last edited by Boomer111; Nov 3, 2013 at 10:51 PM.
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8th Gear
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Hearing ticking that seems to be in sync with rpm up to 2600 then rushing sound so both I have very little car experience and this is my first corvette so thanks for your help
Safety Car
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You'll also hear the valve train tick a little more than with your stick setup with LTs. If it is uniform I would venture to say you're alright, but check to see if you hear it more on one side vs the other.
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I just put heads, cam, and headers on my 2011 Z06 and the cabin noise seems to have doubled. Rethinking my decision to make those mods
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