Louder After Cam Installed For A Year
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Louder After Cam Installed For A Year Just curious Fellas, has anyone noticed their car sounding louder after having a cam installed for awhile? My car sounds much louder than a year ago. Any explanation for that, and is it common?
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It's not like I have a decibel measuring device, but it definitely sounds louder, and a relative said the same thing.
My exhaust (Loudmouth) is a few years old now. Last year I started throwing cat codes but just deleted them. Maybe you're onto something, blkZ28spt.
I was wondering if it had something to do with the cam breaking in.
Anyway, I appreciate the feedback. Thanks!!!
My exhaust (Loudmouth) is a few years old now. Last year I started throwing cat codes but just deleted them. Maybe you're onto something, blkZ28spt.
I was wondering if it had something to do with the cam breaking in.
Anyway, I appreciate the feedback. Thanks!!!
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Originally Posted by Wyckedcamaro
go with the GMMG and you will be VERY HAPPY. Forget that SLP Loud mouth.
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Hey XTrooper!! Long time no see!
Probably cats. I only have 14k miles on my car, and only about 10k on the Loudmouth. Same for the cats (Randon Tech), about 8k on them.
Since no more sniffer test in MA, should I be worried if the cats are going (aside from the extra decibels)?
Thanks!!
Probably cats. I only have 14k miles on my car, and only about 10k on the Loudmouth. Same for the cats (Randon Tech), about 8k on them.
Since no more sniffer test in MA, should I be worried if the cats are going (aside from the extra decibels)?
Thanks!!
Originally Posted by blkZ28spt
I say if the cats are going and you don't have a sniffer you should hollow out the cats and swap cat-backs, or at least swap the resonator for a more "real" muffler.
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Originally Posted by str8evl
I say it's the cam unless it is the stock cam. If it is after market it has bound to be opening the exhaust valves for a extended period of time. It's normal for a car to be louder after a cam swap if you are running a higher duration and lift. just my .02
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Originally Posted by blkZ28spt
I say if the cats are going and you don't have a sniffer you should hollow out the cats and swap cat-backs, or at least swap the resonator for a more "real" muffler.
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Originally Posted by blkZ28spt
He didn't say that it was louder when he put the cam in, that much is obvious. He said it got louder a YEAR after the cam went in.
