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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 09:52 AM
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I just purchased a '00 corvette. The problem I'm having is that it backfires on deceleration. The previous owner told me this is normal due to the exhaust system that was installed on it. It consist of Kooks headers followed by 3" pipes that go back to the tips. Although I like the sound when I accelerate, the backfiring is driving me crazy. No pun intended. Is there a fix for this or do I live with it?
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 09:54 AM
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Normal with after market mods.

the back fire and or pop-n-gurgle sound on decel may be unburnt fuel going into the exhaust, then igniting.

Live with it.
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 09:55 AM
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Do you mean backfiring or exhaust burble?
A motorboat like sound on deceleration is common with many headers...
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 10:07 AM
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More like the pop-n-gurgle sound that au-n-egl stated
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Is this a problem as well UNBurnt fuel in the exhaust
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 06:37 PM
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You have no mufflers, its gonna be loud foot down or up
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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Just make sure that you don't have an exhaust leak somewhere. It can also cause a crackle and pop on deceleration.
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