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Old 08-12-2008, 03:15 PM
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Default need help with my 2.slow

i just got my headers installed but now when i accelerate i hear a rattle/whistle sound coming from underneath my car. does anyone know what this can be?
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leak, take it back to who installed it.
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do you think it can also be heat shield?
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could be, but that wouldnt make a whistle.

might have both.
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i cant really tell if its rattling or whistling that well but if i had to say it rattles more then anything especially when i drive but whistles a bit loud when i start the car. either way i'm taking back but i just wanted to know.
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does it sound nice?
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does it sound nice?
it sound nice except that rattle noise
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Hey I was wondering if you replaced your headers with OEM or something else? I am looking to do the same with mine. Let me know how its working for you.
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Hey I was wondering if you replaced your headers with OEM or something else? I am looking to do the same with mine. Let me know how its working for you.
performance and speed went up, by how much i really dont know but, if i was to guess?...all i got is CAI and Header and exhaust. I roughly think i only gotten about 10hp to 12hp more i guess.
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Thanks man.
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