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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 11:08 PM
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IDK about the vettes but Lt1 Camaros and Impalas are NOTORIOUS for breaking off the corner exhaust manifold bolts. Causes noise when cold, goes away warm...an idea anyway
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by kimmer
SBC's are notorious for being noisy. Every chevy I have hade was noisy.
You might like the new Toyotas. I think they have flowers coming out of their exhaust now.
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 01:05 PM
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I would'nt touch one of those things. Im not complaining about any noise, just giving some info. At 3k I cant hear my engine with my exhaust. Come to think of it I can never hear it.
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