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Offline 425hp87chevy

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Header rattle
« on: October 27, 2009, 06:43:05 pm »
Hey I thought i was hearing a noise in my engine and come to find out it was my headers. The tubes tubes are rattling against each other at the right rpm. I thought of tack welding the tubes together. Will this not allow proper flexibility and break them? How can i get rid of this annoying noise? Any advice appreciated
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Offline Donut

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Re: Header rattle
« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2009, 07:16:14 pm »
The only time mine rattled was when some bolts worked loose, and I'm using cheap, used longtubes. (of course I don't have the H.P. either) Did a weld break on the flange?  Just for giggles, what RPM?
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Offline 425hp87chevy

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Re: Header rattle
« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2009, 07:34:25 pm »
I haven't had a chance to check the bolts or welds yet i just found it tonight but all i know id that the pipes are touching and i pry on them it goes away. And i think it's around 2000 RPM
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: Header rattle
« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2009, 08:17:38 pm »
Are they cheap painted headers? If so just tack em near the collector.
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Offline 425hp87chevy

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Re: Header rattle
« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2009, 08:50:08 pm »
they are just a painted header but where they are long tube would tacking them near the collector stop my rattle?
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: Header rattle
« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2009, 08:52:52 pm »
According to what you're telling us yes.
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Offline 425hp87chevy

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Re: Header rattle
« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2009, 10:06:49 pm »
OK thanks ill try it and let you know what happens.
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