for plp who got the hisses noise after installing xforce header

[m3ntAL_l2]

appently this is a common issue for plp who got got the ticking/hissel noise after installing xforce header on dc2s.
i took the car to my machinc 2day to check out wot the noise was, there was a leaking in between the header and the engine block, the header does not completely joined/closed with the engine. this due to the little bump on each end of the engine block. so i had to get em shaved off. and now its all good

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[kyobibi]

Would this be a problem with other headers (more up market brands)?
Or just the X-force ones?

[m3ntAL_l2]

not too sure.... just check the joint under the header u will see the black mark if its leaking

[shadou]

ah. Didn't know you were an ozhonda member. GSI with type R spoiler black lip and grey colour? with a small dent on the rh front fender? Did a time belt change and a service today with spark plugs?

[m3ntAL_l2]

with a small dent on the rh front fender?

LOL is it that obvise?? haha saw ur car this moring... go mugen power :p
yea appently it was honda day 2day haha

[shadou]

yes, very obvious car was clean and just this dent showing up. Good job keeping it that clean though.

[IEVAQ8]

i had the same prob but when i was getting the my x force headers installed my exhaust place actually shaved back the header so i didnt have to machine the block,,,lol
anyways u never had that prob at all...
it helps to get the headers fitted at a good/ well known exhaust place......
Blitz custom exhausts in hoppers crossing melbourne

[teaseR]

i did get the block shaved but still hissling!!!

[ACTI0NMAN-1]

not too sure.... just check the joint under the header u will see the black mark if its leaking
now you can put the car on the dyno and get some real numbers :)

[iced]

its a sign of header quality
xforce yo!
lol
so did u grind the header or the head on the car to get clearance?

[m3ntAL_l2]

now you can put the car on the dyno and get some real numbers :)

haha yea... fixed my valve timing & spark plugs aswell... so hoping to pull 200+kwatw next time :p

ICED: got the head machined,.... tried to do to the header but couldent reach or sum crap.... no biggie