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    i changed my oil, same as always, (first time since ive head headers in), and they started steaming/overheating i guess? but only on the left-passenger side after i cranked it up. is this normal? and why would this happen? after 10 mins. a nd a ride around the block it went away. but im just curious..? thanks
    Dave:
    00 Supercharged Camaro - RIP
    97 Turbo Camaro - Sold

  • #2
    Dripped some oil on the header?
    Matt
    1998 Mystic Teal Camaro M5
    Whisper Lid, Pacesetter Headers, Catco Cat, Dynomax Super Turbo, B&M Shifter, BMR STB, LSD, P&P Intakes, GT2 Cam, Comp OE Lifters, 1.7 Roller Rockers, Pushrods, SSM Heads, DHP PowrTuner.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by 98Camaro3.8:
      Dripped some oil on the header?
      thats my guess
      2000 3.8 A4 Pewter Camaro

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      • #4
        Probably what happened... Man I saw a guy with a Mustang (he dropped a V8 in it) who lit his headers up to a bright red glow after egging on it for a minute so trust me they DO get hot!...

        His smoked for like 15 minutes when he dropped oil on it once...
        1997 Camaro RS W/T-Tops<br />All Stock / 200 HP

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        • #5
          yea i might have. i havent put oil in it since i have that strut bar in there. it was kinda hard. didnt think i spilled any but i guess thats what it was. thanks guys!
          Dave:
          00 Supercharged Camaro - RIP
          97 Turbo Camaro - Sold

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          • #6
            i do want to point out that when my headers were new, they did smoke alittle...kinda as if they were breaking in. ;) kinda burny off the excess BS on the headers like oil from people hands and what not.
            2000 3.8 A4 Pewter Camaro

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            • #7
              One time when my car was misfiring as a result of a faulty computer my passenger side manifold got glowing red hot. I think it might be a reaction from fuel getting dumped into the exhaust possibly... not sure though.
              Newfoundlands Camaro & Firebird Enthusiast Site<br /><a href=\"http://www.nf-fbody.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.nf-fbody.com</a>

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              • #8
                thats usually from bad timing which your computer probably caused
                2000 3.8 A4 Pewter Camaro

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