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Old 08-06-2017, 02:09 AM
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I received a set of 1 3/4 LT headers from TSP and a couple of the primary tubes on each side are touching near the middle of the set. I know TSP's headers are proven to sound great and make excellent power, but before I install them I just wanted anyone who owns a set or is familiar with these headers to tell me if theirs are also touching or if this could potentially be from shipping damage. I contacted TSP and they said it's normal, but I would really like to hear from actual owners or installers if theirs are the same or not. I just don't want take the time to install them only to find out they're making vibrating noises because of this. Thanks.
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Old 08-06-2017, 07:57 AM
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If I could go back in time ten years I would wrap my headers before I installed them.

That being said the collector and the main header should prevent any tubes from rattling
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Originally Posted by chrysler kid
If I could go back in time ten years I would wrap my headers before I installed them.

That being said the collector and the main header should prevent any tubes from rattling
i believe it should prevent rattling too, but you can never be too careful. i was actually going to polish them, so wrapping isn't an option for me unfortunately. i appreciate the tip though. nobody else has any information on this?
Old 08-07-2017, 01:34 AM
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That won't affect anything, you are worrying about nothing. Bolt em on and go.
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Normal, you worry too much!!!
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lol ok, thanks guys.
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I've never read anything good about wrapping headers.
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hey buddy did u install your 1 3/4 headers?
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Man they are gonna rattle like a snake, I had the same thing and I had to put a tack weld on them to fix the rattle issue, drove me nuts.
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Originally Posted by qweedqwag
Man they are gonna rattle like a snake, I had the same thing and I had to put a tack weld on them to fix the rattle issue, drove me nuts.
That sucks. I installed them about 4 months ago and I haven't heard any rattling from the headers luckily.



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