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Old Oct 21, 2005 | 07:49 PM
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I just installed a used Borla cat back on my 01 Z-28. I didn't get any reducer plates to tune it. When I rev it up with the clutch in, I get a popping sound when I let off. Not a backfire. Is this normal and will a restricter plate limit it? Thanks.
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Old Oct 21, 2005 | 08:47 PM
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Yup, this sounds normal. I didn't use a plate on mine, and it pops/gurggles quite a bit, but that's what I was wanting. I enjoy the bang when shifting at redline, too.....
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Old Oct 21, 2005 | 10:10 PM
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yes, thats definately normal, i personally like it, sounds kinda like a snarl..fits the ws6 attitude

i dont think the restrictor plates help at all at getting ride of it, ive never run smaller hols than the mid plate, but it sounded exactly the same as it does now, fully open
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It is normal. If you put the block off plate it will quiet down the noise considerably.
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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 10:37 AM
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Yup Normal, Mine is really loud when its colder
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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 10:41 AM
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Ya it's normal!!
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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by BadgeZ28
I just installed a used Borla cat back on my 01 Z-28. I didn't get any reducer plates to tune it. When I rev it up with the clutch in, I get a popping sound when I let off. Not a backfire. Is this normal and will a restricter plate limit it? Thanks.
My car does that with my B&B catbacks. I love it when I romp on it and let off the deceleration pops a bit.................what a great sound.
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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 12:42 PM
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mine did that when i had it open with stock manifolds and i loved it. now that i got headers, i keep it closed to be somewhat civil
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