cold engine clatter
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cold engine clatter
in the mornings when i first start the car, i hear a light clatter when i accelerate. its loudest at about 2500 rpm. but after it warms up i dont really hear it. could it be something major or should i just turn the radio up a little louder?
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thanks for the info. i was gonna order some headers and gears for my T/A but i wanted to make sure i didnt need to spend the money on internal parts first. any advice?
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No piston slap is pretty normal for a cold LS1 (and from what I've read most other LSx engines), unless you have it when it's warm, then it may be a more serious problem, go ahead and spend the money on the headers and gears
FWIW my 02 sounds like a diesel when it first starts, but still runs pretty good, and (knock wood) I've had no problems at all
FWIW my 02 sounds like a diesel when it first starts, but still runs pretty good, and (knock wood) I've had no problems at all