Ticking noise after header install - HELP! - Page 4

KyBoy · 11-26-2017, 04:46 PM

Glad your getting it handled. Those gaskets...I just don't know. Hope they work great. I'm working on getting my tune as well, I just installed the same headers a couple weeks ago.

Heath

biker2k · 10-29-2019, 10:25 PM

anyone have part numbers for the cometic and fel pro I cant find them,

JCunningham · 11-02-2019, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by KingLT1

17,18,25ft lbs, It does not matter... Those specs are for when you have the engine on a stand. You can not get a tq wrench on each bolt with the engine in the car and get a accurate tq spec anyway. Aside from that, It's not like you are torqueing the head bolt's where it is much more critical. tighten the bolts down from the middle out and it will be fine.

i had no problem getting to them. only use new GM gaskets torque from inside out 11lbft (132inlbs) then 17lbft. iv done 4 sets of headers on LS motors and 1 on the LT1 and torqued them to 20lbft and never had one loosen up.

OVRKLL · 11-03-2019, 09:04 AM

I'll be doing this install soon, and have a few questions for the experienced ones.
Does Kooks provide the header bolts, or did you purchase new ARP ones?
If you purchased ARP, which ones?...part number please.

How often do you need to re-tighten after heat cycles?

Has anyone used the locking ARP header bolts...good, bad, ugly?

Is there a heat shield that can be used with the Kooks?

If ordered with Cats, do the Kooks throw a CEL?

Thank you!

JCunningham · 11-03-2019, 10:42 PM

i used ARP https://www.summitracing.com/parts/a...make/chevrolet 132inlbs then 20ftlb on new gm gasket. You should take it for a ride then re torque to 20. (mine have never loosened up and i dont use loctite.
headers dont come with heat shields but you should use heat tape DEI https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dei-010408
you have to tune for headers so you will get a light. until you do.
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OVRKLL · 11-04-2019, 08:03 PM

JCunningham, do you know if those bolts would work with Kooks Headers?
I don't know the flange thickness, but I'll contact Kook to find out...just wondering if you know.

Thank you for the links, I purchased the thermal tubes for the spark plugs, after seeing yours...good idea!

6spdhyperblue · 11-04-2019, 08:22 PM

Can anyone sell me one stock header bolt?

JCunningham · 11-04-2019, 08:31 PM

im pretty sure kooks is 3/8" flanges.

JCunningham · 11-04-2019, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6spdhyperblue

Can anyone sell me one stock header bolt?

should be able to get on from your local GM dealer in a day or 2. under $5

JCunningham · 11-04-2019, 08:49 PM

but i can see i still have them. you pay shipping.

6spdhyperblue · 11-05-2019, 04:57 AM

I’m actually going to the dealer today let me see what they say

OVRKLL · 11-05-2019, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCunningham

im pretty sure kooks is 3/8" flanges.

Yup, Kooks emailed me saying it is 3/8" flange.

Thank you!

OVRKLL · 11-05-2019, 05:32 PM

Has anyone tried these gaskets?

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...435898&jsn=439

Says it meets or exceeds manufacturer specs.

They also have the OEM ones.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...435898&jsn=438

Trying to get all my ducks lined up prior to install of long tube headers.

enzia35 · 11-05-2019, 05:45 PM

Get the OE gaskets!

11-26-2017, 04:46 PM	#43
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10-29-2019, 10:25 PM	#44
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11-03-2019, 09:04 AM	#46
OVRKLL Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE...makes me go YeeeHaw! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 577	I'll be doing this install soon, and have a few questions for the experienced ones. Does Kooks provide the header bolts, or did you purchase new ARP ones? If you purchased ARP, which ones?...part number please. How often do you need to re-tighten after heat cycles? Has anyone used the locking ARP header bolts...good, bad, ugly? Is there a heat shield that can be used with the Kooks? If ordered with Cats, do the Kooks throw a CEL? Thank you! __________________ The Thrill isn't around the corner, the Thrill is the corner! So don't hesitate, just brake late!

11-03-2019, 10:42 PM	#47
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	i used ARP https://www.summitracing.com/parts/a...make/chevrolet 132inlbs then 20ftlb on new gm gasket. You should take it for a ride then re torque to 20. (mine have never loosened up and i dont use loctite. headers dont come with heat shields but you should use heat tape DEI https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dei-010408 you have to tune for headers so you will get a light. until you do. . Attached Images __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

11-04-2019, 08:03 PM	#48
OVRKLL Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE...makes me go YeeeHaw! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 577	JCunningham, do you know if those bolts would work with Kooks Headers? I don't know the flange thickness, but I'll contact Kook to find out...just wondering if you know. Thank you for the links, I purchased the thermal tubes for the spark plugs, after seeing yours...good idea! __________________ The Thrill isn't around the corner, the Thrill is the corner! So don't hesitate, just brake late!

11-04-2019, 08:22 PM	#49
6spdhyperblue Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: US Posts: 3,794	Can anyone sell me one stock header bolt?

11-04-2019, 08:31 PM	#50
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	im pretty sure kooks is 3/8" flanges. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

11-04-2019, 08:49 PM	#52
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	but i can see i still have them. you pay shipping. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

11-05-2019, 04:57 AM	#53
6spdhyperblue Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: US Posts: 3,794	I’m actually going to the dealer today let me see what they say

11-05-2019, 05:32 PM	#55
OVRKLL Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE...makes me go YeeeHaw! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 577	Has anyone tried these gaskets? https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...435898&jsn=439 Says it meets or exceeds manufacturer specs. They also have the OEM ones. https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...435898&jsn=438 Trying to get all my ducks lined up prior to install of long tube headers. __________________ The Thrill isn't around the corner, the Thrill is the corner! So don't hesitate, just brake late!

11-05-2019, 05:45 PM	#56
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,449	Get the OE gaskets! __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

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