According to other peoples posts, their headers make a rattling sound(correct me if im wrong) I have not had them installed yet but should have them done by thurs. Please tell me all problems they are causing!!!!! i am not sure if i should return them if the problem is that bad, is it?(returnable bad?)

Nick

 

They have fixed that problem. I think it was only an issue with the first couple batches.


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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S
Comptech Springs
Apexi V-AFC
AEM CAI

 

Mine don't rattle . . . at least not yet.

If they started to, I'd see about having the bolts tightened for leaks.

 

Me neither.

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CL-S
White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Cargo Net/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter. Comptech Springs. Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers, Comptech Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.
AEM CAI once they decide to make the dame thing.
235/40/17's or 225/45/17's once I found out which one works for me.

gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load. preheader.

 

I havent heard of any headers rattling at all.

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2001 CL-S
Black/Black
Moonroof Visor
35% Tint All Around
Black Wood Dash Kit
Currently on TL rims with Nokian Winter Tires
My Bitch

 

The original problem is not so much a rattle issue, but a vibraration problem (of sorts). There is a bellows -- similar to the stock exhaust header -- that connects to the rest of the the exaust system.

In the 1st generation Comptech headers, the metal weave, that surronds the bellows, was a bit too tight (restraining). A number of members in conjunction with Comptech used pick like tools to "loosen" the weave. This got rid of the "noise." (This information came from my reading of other member experiences *and* from talking the ears off the very nice Comptech guys.)

Suggestion:

If you have your header installed by someone who puts in new header gaskets, you might want to make sure that you have the header bolts checked for torque in a few weeks after install. One member, needed to have his header re-tightened after a while to "get hist power back." (You probably don't need to do this, but it wouldn't hurt to ask.)

I am thinking of having the dealer install the headers with my oil change to Mobil 1. Then, take the car back in a few weeks (or a month), and have the header hardware re-torqued. The sway bars are not going to be available until the end of March, so I was thinking, why not just kill two birds with one stone (re-torque/check headers and have sway bars installed).

Note: Check with some other folks. I'm very cautious *and* want the job done right the first time. If you are not sure, get the answers you need to make sure you will be happy.

BTW -- you never did give me the name of your installer. It does help all of us to exchange info (just a thought, nobody is twisting arms here.)

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2001 Satin Silver Cl-S w/ NAVI

• Mud Guards
• Wheel locks
• Toyo 235/45ZR17-97W* T1S Proxies on Stock 17" CLS wheels
• Gtech 1/8th tank 40F ~=6.1
• Zaino magic
• 14.8lb 17x8" SSR Competition rims on the way
• Sways, headers, CAI comming soon

[This message has been edited by EricL (edited 03-15-2001).]

 

Did a dealer install them for you (you're not too far from me)? Or did you get someone local to do it?



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2001 Satin Silver Cl-S w/ NAVI

• Mud Guards
• Wheel locks
• Toyo 235/45ZR17-97W* T1S Proxies on Stock 17" CLS wheels
• Gtech 1/8th tank 40F ~=6.1
• Zaino magic
• 14.8lb 17x8" SSR Competition rims on the way
• Sways, headers, CAI comming soon