Fueling & Injection Fuel Pumps | Injectors | Rails | Regulators | Tanks

Help Pinging?!

Old Jul 10, 2004 | 03:16 AM
  #1  
firecrotch59's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 119
Likes: 0
From: Arizona
Default Help Pinging?!

Okay I know this is going to sound stupid but im not sure if my car is pinging or not because ive only had 1 other car before I got my SS. Whats happening is that in 6th gear when im around 1500-1800 rpm on the freeway I hear a clicking sound when the throttle is hit a little (and when i say little I mean 1/4 or more the way down, nothing near WOT) but after 2000 rpm it goes away. Im not sure if its just too hard of a load on the car or if just the timing could be off. I know its not piston slap because I know what that sounds like and it doesnt happen on start-up or does it click in anyother gears (knock on wood) but was wondering if just a simple tune up would fix this or maybe while im at it to get it dyno tuned. I havent done anything to the car (well really) so i cant figure whats wrong, if anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Matt
Reply
Old Jul 10, 2004 | 12:04 PM
  #2  
black00TA's Avatar
TECH Resident
20 Year Member
Photogenic
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 942
Likes: 3
From: Saint Louis, MO
Default

clicking, could be a slight exhaust leak maybe at the header, or maybe your rear-end gears are stripped out?
Reply
Old Jul 10, 2004 | 10:34 PM
  #3  
DanSS98's Avatar
Teching In
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
From: Minnesota
Default

Low RPM pinging in 6th is normal. Mines done it since day 1.
Reply
Old Jul 11, 2004 | 12:24 AM
  #4  
firecrotch59's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 119
Likes: 0
From: Arizona
Default

Hey thanks so far for the replies. Ill make sure i check out the exhuast but i dont have headers or any different setup than stock on my car and im nearly positive its not the rearend because it was just checked by my mechanic just a week or so ago and I know the sound is primarily coming from the engine. thanks for the info guys you prob saved me a butt load of money and its good to hear that im not the only one who has had this problem.
Matt
Reply


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:54 PM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE