Hey guys so i just put on my Vibrant header and Dp it sounded beastly open down pipe haha...but once i bolted it to the exhaust, it sounds like there is an exhaust leak? does anyone know about this or had this problem..where should Check?

 

double check the bolts on the header, as u need to tighten again after the install

check the bolts on the downpipe header area

i have the vibrant header/dp and the vibrant 3in catback

had a leak at the header, and i had a few blown gaskets from the 3 bolt flange area where the dp meets the header haha

its a bitch tightening that top bolt haha

 

My vibrant header/dp has a leak at the top bolt too because I couldn't get it torqued down. If anyone knows of a good way to torque it down please speak up.

 

some type of baby tools, i had a shop do it after it loosened up and blew the gasket

but i gave them a nut and bolt that wasnt like the one that was on there so it lasted for a lil bit

but i tighten it up about a month or less ago and just used a crescent wrench & a open end wrench

but some smaller tools would be easier, as the work area sucks haha

 

I cut an old wrench in half and then heated it and bent it to make it easier. It's still a pain to get it tight though..

 

Alright..update time..so i got the bolt on the top where the dp/header bolt together pretty tight...but it still has a sight leak. i was wondering if it matters which way you put the dp on the header? Hard to explain but does the 3 holes where the bolts go have to match up to the header in a certain way? Sorry for the poor wording.

 

u will know if u put the downpipe on the wrong way, the catback wouldnt bolt up

where do u hear the leak? if its at idle it could just be the injectors ticking(normal)

or do u hear it when u on the gas?

 

Before i tightend it it was at idle...now its not at idle or barely audible...now its when im on the gas al the header bolts are tight as hell...th only bolt again would be the top on on the DP...which i cant tighten anymore

 

if u want to, try a thicker gasket on the dp/header

autozone has a pack of 2 for like 8 buckets, 2.5inch collector gaskets

 

Could it be the flex pipe? I blew my vibrant then also blew my stock one.

 

no i didn't blow it its brand new.

 

On a side note, my clutch is starting to slip so..what would be the best clutch to get for under....say...600? any help?

 

Ecotec LSJ Clutch Upgrade Kit 19212712 - Crate Engine Depot

the gmpp clutch is a nice strong clutch

my tuner and his buddy both have it in their ion redlines
ones turbo swapped and the other is on 2.7 pulley i think

 

well is it worth going and getting this one instead?

Clutchmasters FX200 Clutch Kit SATURN ION RED LINE 2005 - 2006 2.0 04-900-HDKV

 

probably start a new thread about clutches so someone with experience with clutches can give u their feedback

to better your decision

 

I bought one of the gaskets from autozone mentioned above and paid $20 for a shop to tighten everything up. I had problems with bolts coming unscrewed no matter how tight I put them on. Shop double nutted it...lol

 

**** ill have to try that i dont drive my car daily im in college about 2 hours away so its in storage now...

 

Welll i thought it was tight but as soon as i drove it the next day the leak seemed to be back and when i get on the gas it kinda boosts then lessens boost then shoots up on boost ...hard to explain but its not a smooth flow of boost. any help? should i just take it to a shop?

 

Make sure your O2 sensor is tightened. I've left them loose by accident a few times. Other than that, idk man. Sounds like you've been through everything. I was having the same problem, but since I've put a couple thousand miles on it, the leak has subsided a good 50%.

 

Yea hahah everything is tight haha idk what it is im caling a shop today.

 

do u let the car warm up?

it sounds like rasp and a leak if not warmed up all the way....thats with the 3inch cat back

if u dont have that dont worry about what i said haha

 

Haha ya its a stock cat back still haha thanks tho!!

 

i have the header/dp and catback and stock muffler right now haha cops didnt like it

so yea i have the stock muffler on and i sounds like its leaking, but i know i have a slightly blown gasket haha

i just tighten it back up as the other two bolts were fine, when i get some thing to help with that P0141 code, something about highflow cat and o2 sensor not getting enough airflow

must likely is leaking from the header and dp connection, so when u take it to the shop have the check the header too, to listen for air coming thru