Do Long tube headers cause cabin noise?

1ssa_camaro · 11-06-2020, 04:08 PM

Hey guys, do your guys headers make noise inside the cabin? I’m not talking about drone, but like a ticking sound when you’re cruising at normal speeds? I have the A8. Wondering if I have an exhaust leak. I can hear it with the windows down, and it’s more noticeable in the driver side. I’ve had the headers on for 5 months now, and I’ve noticed the ticking has gotten louder? Any ideas? Thank you

1ssa_camaro · 11-06-2020, 04:11 PM

*With the windows up*

JasonGofast · 11-06-2020, 04:26 PM

You sure it's not just the direct injection? I'd imagine the headers would amplify that sound greatly.

scantone · 11-06-2020, 05:09 PM

Headers will make additional noise. When I wrapped mine it cut the noise down substantially.

Altered Carbon · 11-06-2020, 05:57 PM

It's probably an exhaust leak if it has become increasingly and noticeably louder since the install. If it's barely louder, it's most likely normal.

1ssa_camaro · 11-06-2020, 06:11 PM

Will the exhaust leak cause a CEL or cause the car to lose performance? And if it is a leak, will the headers need to be removed completely?

1ssa_camaro · 11-06-2020, 06:14 PM

I know the headers will become a bit loose overtime since the engine moves and stuff like that, but not sure if it’s just the direct injection noise or an actual exhaust leak. A reputable shop in my area installed The headers and Tuned the car. it made the same ticking sound The same day I picked up the car with the tune and headers installed and my tuner did not mention it or anything so I assumed it was normal. So now debating if it’s just the DI sound or an actual exhaust leak, or a lifter failure :(

s346k · 11-06-2020, 06:16 PM

i'm going to say it's di stuff. mine was/is the same way. it has seen a lot of abuse and 7k rpm several times since then.

Homer2 · 11-06-2020, 08:40 PM

I hope its not the dreaded lifter issue.. My long tubes didnt add ticking noise, but the normal engines noises are very ticky.. I heard something new a couple weeks back - and she is in the shop.

Booher · 11-07-2020, 09:44 AM

I have had the same issue, I thought I did and still do have an exhaust leak. I took it to an exhaust shop that was too busy too look at it, but they said at least with kooks ball and socket type connections leak alot. So I went under my car that weekend and I can't find any dark spots are soot around any of the connection points. It may be just the headers allowing sound to pass I guess. But I hear it under the the driver side side floor board, not a rattle like metal on metal, but maybe keys jingling together or a ticking sound.

1ssa_camaro · 11-07-2020, 10:31 AM

Yea bro, and you’d imagine that $2,000 long tubes would be flawless, but I have seen your posts a while back and still see you’re still going through that exhaust leak issue. I have speed engineering headers myself. Being in California, I know someone that has a connection at speed engineering and he was able to get me a pair with the long tubes and x pipe for $600, and honestly can’t complain. Good quality. Got these in June when they were all sold out too, and I think they’re still on back order.

gtfoxy · 11-07-2020, 10:53 AM

You can get a mechanic stethoscope, or make your own, I prefer to make my own out of 3/16 or 1/4 brake line & hose, you just put the hose on your earlobe & press it into your ear, & while it’s running listen around every joint circumferentially. If there is a leak it will sound like a whooshing noise.

You can also listen to each individual pipe to see if your ticking becomes louder in time with what you are hearing.

11-06-2020, 04:08 PM	#1
1ssa_camaro Drives: 2017 Camaro 1ss A8 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: California Posts: 114	Do Long tube headers cause cabin noise? Hey guys, do your guys headers make noise inside the cabin? I’m not talking about drone, but like a ticking sound when you’re cruising at normal speeds? I have the A8. Wondering if I have an exhaust leak. I can hear it with the windows down, and it’s more noticeable in the driver side. I’ve had the headers on for 5 months now, and I’ve noticed the ticking has gotten louder? Any ideas? Thank you

11-06-2020, 06:16 PM	#8
s346k Drives: like an old lady Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: indiana Posts: 2,485	i'm going to say it's di stuff. mine was/is the same way. it has seen a lot of abuse and 7k rpm several times since then. __________________ 2016+ camaro: everyone’s first car

11-06-2020, 08:40 PM	#9
Homer2 Drives: 50th Anni.. coming home 11/01 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Toronto. Ontario Posts: 1,640	I hope its not the dreaded lifter issue.. My long tubes didnt add ticking noise, but the normal engines noises are very ticky.. I heard something new a couple weeks back - and she is in the shop. __________________ ##################### Built Sept 16/2016 - #2681 of 5955. She came home with me 11/01/16. 50th Anni, 2SS, A8, NPP, NGM Rock Guards, Footwell Lighting, Black Bow Ties, Street Warrior Rotors and Pads, Ceramic Pro, 3M PPF, Oracle Ghosted Side Markers, Kooks 2" headers w/hi flow cats. GPI Stage 1 Cam installed at 305,000 kms.

11-06-2020, 04:11 PM	#2
1ssa_camaro Drives: 2017 Camaro 1ss A8 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: California Posts: 114	With the windows up

11-06-2020, 04:26 PM	#3
JasonGofast Used to own a ZL1 Drives: '16 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: TX Posts: 279	You sure it's not just the direct injection? I'd imagine the headers would amplify that sound greatly.

11-06-2020, 05:09 PM	#4
scantone Drives: 18 Z1E - 18 Raptor - 17 Jeep SRT Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: FL Posts: 82	Headers will make additional noise. When I wrapped mine it cut the noise down substantially.

11-06-2020, 05:57 PM	#5
Altered Carbon Ghost Spawn Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: East Coast Posts: 537	It's probably an exhaust leak if it has become increasingly and noticeably louder since the install. If it's barely louder, it's most likely normal.

11-06-2020, 06:11 PM	#6
1ssa_camaro Drives: 2017 Camaro 1ss A8 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: California Posts: 114	Will the exhaust leak cause a CEL or cause the car to lose performance? And if it is a leak, will the headers need to be removed completely?

11-06-2020, 06:14 PM	#7
1ssa_camaro Drives: 2017 Camaro 1ss A8 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: California Posts: 114	I know the headers will become a bit loose overtime since the engine moves and stuff like that, but not sure if it’s just the direct injection noise or an actual exhaust leak. A reputable shop in my area installed The headers and Tuned the car. it made the same ticking sound The same day I picked up the car with the tune and headers installed and my tuner did not mention it or anything so I assumed it was normal. So now debating if it’s just the DI sound or an actual exhaust leak, or a lifter failure :(

11-07-2020, 09:44 AM	#10
Booher Drives: 2019 zl1 6 speed Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Lake Havasu Arizona Posts: 1,135	I have had the same issue, I thought I did and still do have an exhaust leak. I took it to an exhaust shop that was too busy too look at it, but they said at least with kooks ball and socket type connections leak alot. So I went under my car that weekend and I can't find any dark spots are soot around any of the connection points. It may be just the headers allowing sound to pass I guess. But I hear it under the the driver side side floor board, not a rattle like metal on metal, but maybe keys jingling together or a ticking sound.

11-07-2020, 10:31 AM	#11
1ssa_camaro Drives: 2017 Camaro 1ss A8 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: California Posts: 114	Yea bro, and you’d imagine that $2,000 long tubes would be flawless, but I have seen your posts a while back and still see you’re still going through that exhaust leak issue. I have speed engineering headers myself. Being in California, I know someone that has a connection at speed engineering and he was able to get me a pair with the long tubes and x pipe for $600, and honestly can’t complain. Good quality. Got these in June when they were all sold out too, and I think they’re still on back order.

11-07-2020, 10:53 AM	#12
gtfoxy Account Suspended Drives: '21 Wild Cherry ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: WI Posts: 2,082	You can get a mechanic stethoscope, or make your own, I prefer to make my own out of 3/16 or 1/4 brake line & hose, you just put the hose on your earlobe & press it into your ear, & while it’s running listen around every joint circumferentially. If there is a leak it will sound like a whooshing noise. You can also listen to each individual pipe to see if your ticking becomes louder in time with what you are hearing.

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