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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 12:36 AM
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I am newb z06 owner and have a problem. when I am sitting in my car, with the radio off and just the sound of the engine, I hear what seems to be a tapping sound. Looking over other threads, I want to say that its the injectors, but i wanna be sure so I don't ignore a major problem. Could you guys help me out and tell me what the sound is? On a side note, can I run 93 octane in my car or should I just leave it alone with 91? Would I see any performance difference?

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The injectors make a clicking sound, if you want to check the noise get a peice of hose or a pice of wood like a broom handel, and place it on one of the injectors, and see if the injector noise matches your noise.

Just remember they are eight little noise makers so listen carefully.
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 09:35 AM
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the noise is normal. 91 octane is just fine. welcome, BE SAFE
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