kirby's hawk

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Just got done installing my headers and it kinda runs like crap now. First off it is open header until I can get to an exhaust shop. Not to sure if this is why, but I think it might have something to do with it. I havent had a chance to check the plugs/wires so cant rule that out. Also the rear o2's are not plugged in, nor do I have sims on it. The check engine light is also flashing. Any help will be appreciated.

TwistedSS

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Yes. Get some form of exhaust.

kirby's hawk

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Yeah thats what I thought. I thought about it to late, but I should have put the y-pipe on and just moved the I-pipe out of the way.

SS#2906

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I'd highly suggest to check the plugs and wires. Not having the rear O2's will definitely throw a code, but it won't make the SES light flash on and off. It almost sounds like some of the wires aren't connected.

sixvi6-camaro

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blinking SES means Missfire. Get some new plugs and check the wires. It doesn't take much to hit a plug during a LT install and crack the porcelain on the plug.

SS#2906

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How did you do the install? through the top or bottom. I saw a write-up on here were they explained how to install Mac Mids from the top, but it requires removing the coil packs, if so, check the connector. I had it come loose on me once and the same thing happened.

Just a suggestion.

kirby's hawk

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Thanks for the reply's. I replaced the plugs with the headers and i didnt have them in when i put them up. I'll double check the plug wires, i did have a hard time putting them back on.

brad8266

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Still sounds like you cracked a plug, maybe during tightening the plug. Its happened to me a few times.

kirby's hawk

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I'll be pissed if I cracked a plug. Where can buy ngk's at?

brad8266

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Autozone or advanced auto. TR55's are stock# 3951 and TR6's are stock# 4177

Not like NGK's are some special plug or something.

kirby's hawk

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I know, but the auto zone's by me dont have them.

andrew69_04

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i had the same problem after my install....im just retarded and left 1 wire off a plug. if you have access to a scanner it will tell you which cylinder it is thats misfiring too.

Gordon0652

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Advanced Auto in my are doesnt have them. Try Car Quest, or just order them.
Also i installed my plugs after i did the headers, might be easier?

kirby's hawk

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Yeah I'm going to have to take it to autozone after work and check it out.

c0ncEpT

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Pull all your wires off and make sure they click twice when you put them back on. I developed a misfire about 500 miles after my LT install because the wire had just wiggled its way off of the plug. I just took them all off and put them back on with a little bit of die electric grease and car has been running fine for over 8K miles now.

kirby's hawk

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Okay now i just feel dumb as hell. When I put it back together i put the plugs and wires on before i put the oil dipstick tube back in. When I put it back in i disconnected the number 4 wire, and didnt put it back on. What a dumb ***. Thanks for all your help though.

kirby's hawk

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Oh yeah the check engine light is gone now too. I guess whoever had the car before had already tuned out the o2's, cause they werent even on.

brad8266

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At least its all good now.

SPOOKY

you should change youe o2 sensors. i had the same exact problem yesterday after my install. i went to autozone and got some bosch 13111 o2's and it runs great today! hope this helps.

kirby's hawk

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You got that right.