Heat shield rattle

[NickGoBlue]

So after getting my long tubes installed I always hear a rattle that sounds like a heat shield when I start the car. Seems to go away after the car idles down but I was wondering if its normal to hear that, or should I start investigating the noise?

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[kcc0521]

I have a similar noise with are long tube headers, offload pipes and stock mufflers. I can't find anything loose on the car. I am wondering if it is the rasp from the mufflers.

 

[86merc]

inspect the heat shields to make sure they are not loose or contacting them. Then make sure the headers are not hitting the studs for the heat shields. I have seen where the motor moves enough to contact the studs. Then it, of course, causes a noise.

 

[NickGoBlue]

Ok Ill check that out.

 

[kcc0521]

Did you figure out what it was?

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