Ticking Sound?
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Ticking Sound?
I just had some work done to my 2000 C-5 Convertible. Installed long tube headers,high flow cats,adaptors,merge style pipe,02 wiring extenders etc. A new black wing air intake,Billy Bob exhaust,fuel filter,plus,wires and a LS1 Editor Custom Program. Now even after the car is warm there is a ticking sound coming from what seems like the headers.It almost sounds like the Fuel Injectors echoing inside the headers is this possible? Any info would be appreciated. Its also an automatic.Otherwise than that it sounds amazing and certainly has picked up some horse 60 on the dyno to be exact.
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From: Franklin Square Long Island NY
Originally Posted by Rob Harkins
I just had some work done to my 2000 C-5 Convertible. Installed long tube headers,high flow cats,adaptors,merge style pipe,02 wiring extenders etc. A new black wing air intake,Billy Bob exhaust,fuel filter,plus,wires and a LS1 Editor Custom Program. Now even after the car is warm there is a ticking sound coming from what seems like the headers.It almost sounds like the Fuel Injectors echoing inside the headers is this possible? Any info would be appreciated. Its also an automatic.Otherwise than that it sounds amazing and certainly has picked up some horse 60 on the dyno to be exact.
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'10, '14
Originally Posted by Rob Harkins
I just had some work done to my 2000 C-5 Convertible. Installed long tube headers,high flow cats,adaptors,merge style pipe,02 wiring extenders etc. A new black wing air intake,Billy Bob exhaust,fuel filter,plus,wires and a LS1 Editor Custom Program. Now even after the car is warm there is a ticking sound coming from what seems like the headers.It almost sounds like the Fuel Injectors echoing inside the headers is this possible? Any info would be appreciated. Its also an automatic.Otherwise than that it sounds amazing and certainly has picked up some horse 60 on the dyno to be exact.
If it is really bad it could be an exhaust leak, but probably nothing to worry about...
Mine tick too (normal ticking)...
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I agree with the others. Probably fuel injectors and/or the occasional sound from the evap purge solenoid (although it doesn't operate continuously). The smaller more slender size of the Bosch injectors may also be a contributing factor to their being heard more easily.
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From: Calgary Alberta
Originally Posted by LoneStarFRC
I agree with the others. Probably fuel injectors and/or the occasional sound from the evap purge solenoid (although it doesn't operate continuously). The smaller more slender size of the Bosch injectors may also be a contributing factor to their being heard more easily.
O.K.so I should just learn to live with it and enjoy the extra ponies!!
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I had a louder ticking noise occur in my car after i put my long tubes in. I believe it's from the rockers and since your exhaust is open so much more because of the LT's you can hear them a little louder.
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From: Edmond, OK...One of the first rules of online forums: If you don't like what is said but can't refute it, attack the poster.
Mine does it too. The guys at LG said it was normal. I'm glad too see I'm not the only one.
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From: Crofton MD
Originally Posted by Rob Harkins
I just had some work done to my 2000 C-5 Convertible. Installed long tube headers,high flow cats,adaptors,merge style pipe,02 wiring extenders etc. A new black wing air intake,Billy Bob exhaust,fuel filter,plus,wires and a LS1 Editor Custom Program. Now even after the car is warm there is a ticking sound coming from what seems like the headers.It almost sounds like the Fuel Injectors echoing inside the headers is this possible? Any info would be appreciated. Its also an automatic.Otherwise than that it sounds amazing and certainly has picked up some horse 60 on the dyno to be exact.
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