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Old February 20th, 2008, 07:45 AM   #1
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after my header install engine is ticking real hard and i dont think its a leak im runnung 93 pump with no type of tune whats the dealeo?
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Old February 20th, 2008, 09:11 AM   #2
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if it only started ticking after your header install. then I am willing to bet you have a header leak.
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if it is a header leak then well it damage anything anytime soon
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just sounds like crap and the loss of performance is more than you think.
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Yep, sounds like a header leak. You can damage the valves because one or more cylinders may be running much leaner.
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