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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 07:57 AM
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So my LT1 backfires when you let off the throttle at 3k+ RPM, at least in park (I haven't driven it yet). What could be a possible cause? I hope my opti isn't showing bad signs... Other than that it runs good, no misfires.
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 08:16 AM
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It can be many things. What kind of exhaust system do you have? Do you have any exhaust manifold/header leaks? Listing engine mods is a plus...
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 07:38 PM
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As far as I can tell the car is all stock apart from CAI. I can't confirm that until I open her up (which will happen as soon as we get some good weather in NJ).
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Does it only happen before the car is warmed up?
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No, both warm and cold.
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backfires how? if it pops through the exuast when your off the throttle depending on the exhaust system it may be normal, im not really sure on the exhausts on the lt's but my LS2 gto pops quite a bit when backing off the throttle, I think it sounds kinda cool lol
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 08:32 AM
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my car use to back fire pretty good with my slp exhaust while the rest of the car was stock.... sounds pretty normal to me... take it for a drive when the weather gets nice and see how it drives if its misfiring and backfiring and running like a straight turd then you might have a problem
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