L98IROCZ89

I got my car back from the shop today after they reinstalled the Monza Pacesetter muffler (part of the catback which is on the car) and the SLP 1 5/8 jet coated headers.

What a difference! People say these things wake up with headers and they arent lying! I lost a little, very little on the low end, but gained EVERYWHERE else.

The headers tick a little... I have Mr. Gasket Ultra Seals and locking bolts... a friend of mine told me that they will tick a little until they break in, is this true?

My car was running a lot hotter than usual today after I got the car back, and it wasn't even hot out. Is this normal? The headers are stainless steal to begin with and jet hot coated on top of that...therefore, how can headers drastically affect coolant temp???

Sorry for the length... any info or comments is appreciated.

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1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
L98 - 350c.i. TPI, rebuilt 700R4 auto w/shift kit, Dual catalyst Monza PaceSetter Cat-Back, SLP 1 5/8 Coated Headers, 3.23 Posi rear, Hypertech chip with 160stat, Under-Drive pulleys, AFPR, K&N's, !Air Box w/ Ram Air, moddified MAF, throttle body coolant bypass, Spohn SFC's on order, Alarm, Keyless entry, remote starter, 92 Z28 AeroWing, Brand New Paint (6/21/01)

Future: ZZ4 TPI w/EGR, T56, 3.42 or 3.73, Spohn strut tower brace and LCA's

1989 Chevrolet Celebrity Eurosport
2.8 MPFI, no mods
225,000 miles and still ticking!

More info, pictures and sounds (of the IROC) available on my webpage: http://go.to/iroc-z

AOL IMer: GPA 0point0

IROCZTWENTYGR8

iTrader: (1)

When u get headers, even if u get them coated, they will bring up the temp.

Dude, I also want to tell u that your SOUND FILES do not work on your site.

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89 RS

STILL Looking For:
An 87 IROC-Z28 350 TPI

L98IROCZ89

Yes, I know that the sound files don't work anymore (I'm about to remove the links now). Besidesm those sound files are from my car when it had stock exhaust manifolds, 3'' cat back and no muffler.

IROCZTWENTYGR8

iTrader: (1)

Cool, make some new 1's.

mcconahay37

iTrader: (3)

Try going in and re-tightening all the header bolts. With the expansion and contraction that headers experience, sometimes the bolts have to be tightened several time before they finally stop backing off. I had to tighten mine about 4 times over a couple weeks before they finally stopped backing off. It's not a bad idea to check your header bolts for tightness at least once a month. That's a lot easier than replacing the gasket. It's also possible a gasket got damaged so check that.

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82 Camaro:
350
Erson cam, ported heads,Comp Cams 1.6:1 rocker arms
Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, Holley 600
Crane Hi-6 ignition, Accel supercoil
TH350 tranny with 2500 stall.
Eibach Pro Kit
SLP 1 3/4" headers