what does piston slap sound like

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Oct 31, 2010 | 09:46 AM

crazygn

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what does piston slap sound like

I have a noise when cold that might be it but ive never heard it before to know

Oct 31, 2010 | 09:54 AM

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Almost sounds like a 4cyl diesel engine. Does it when it's cold.

Sounds like this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sksc58wPfI

Oct 31, 2010 | 10:31 AM

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Pretty much sounds exactly how the video sounds...my car sounds just like the video...damn LS1's

Oct 31, 2010 | 11:46 AM

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Sounds like piston slap to me

Nov 1, 2010 | 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 3rdgen92maro

Pretty much sounds exactly how the video sounds...my car sounds just like the video...damn LS1's

Between the noise of my exhaust and the cam sewing machine noise, I hardly notice it anymore..

Can't hear it over all that..

Jan 23, 2012 | 07:05 PM

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i have noticed the same noise thats been there for a awhile now after doing some research i see its pretty common but in my case in park between 1500-2000 rpm it feels pretty rough would this be related. almost like a miss but i have no engine codes or any misfires when i had it on the scanner very noticable holding the steering wheel, otherwise driving the car is great doesnt miss a beat very strong anyone have any ideas any help would b greatly appreciated