Ticking when engine is cold, slight lack of power.

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Dec 19, 2011 | 06:41 PM

Justin_Sixx

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Ticking when engine is cold, slight lack of power.

When I first start my Firehawk in the morning when its cold, Im noticing I have a tick under acceleration. But when the engine gets to operating temp, it goes away. Now its nothing inside the head, its gotta be an exhaust leak, either the header gasket or possibly the collector. Thats my hypothesis anyway, sound about right?
Mods are: Pacesetter Longtubes, Catt-less ORY, Magnaflow Cat-back.
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Dec 19, 2011 | 06:43 PM

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could be piston slap which is normal.

Dec 19, 2011 | 06:46 PM

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Really? Ive never heard piston slap, but Ive heard an exhaust leak that ticked and it sounds exactly the same, I just dont understand why if its exhaust it quits when the engine warms up.

Dec 19, 2011 | 06:48 PM

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If it goes away after reaching operating temperature, it is more than likely piston slap. You should hear my Firehawk in the morning. Same problem but once warmed up, its good to go..