Scho1024

I just installed my 2002 RRM headers and at first i smelled a burning scent. I then went back over all the bolts, resecured a few on the bottom, but left the heat sheild off. After driving around for 5 minutes i parked and looked at my headers to find the part where all 4 tubes connect to be glowing red....is it overheating or is this natural? thanks guys

petey pab

iTrader: (18)

not normal, but it can happen. mostly with turbos though.

Scho1024

i guess another question is, if this isnt normal, what could it be if anyone had a guess/how can i stop or prevent it? (my car is not turbo) thnks

arptunner

my car has only a CAI and when I floor it to do a burnout or something and pop the hood the stock manifold tuns completely red

kungfugirl

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i never had anything on my car turn red.

colo_evo

iTrader: (5)

check for a vacuum(SP) leak. red hot exhaust means the car is running lean. may have someting to do with your CAI, as the sensor is not metering the correct amount of air.

coal

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Can you post a pic?

lancerman360

iTrader: (3)

Wow, yeah something is wrong....and its not the header.

iufan4lifeul

iTrader: (1)

Yah, I have never seen my RRM header do anything like that. I can rag on it all day and it will be the same color. Accidently touch it and its a different story though lol (I'm a dumbass )