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Lifter type chatter when under a load.

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Old 03-21-2012, 08:47 PM
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Default Lifter type chatter when under a load.

I have a sound from my engine that sounds like lifter chatter while being put under a load. Every time I load it up like in 5th gear at around 40-45 mph and press hard on the pedal it sounds like lifter chatter. Any thoughts or suggestions?
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Old 03-21-2012, 10:00 PM
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It is a 03 5spd with 68k on it. I just bought it and I am not sure what mods have been done to it other than a CAI and muffler delete from the previous owner.
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Plain ol' detonation, I would guess. What octane are you running?
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87 octane, is there a chance of the previous owner using leaving a 93 tune on it? If so how do I get rid of it?
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They tend to detonate when you lug em like that.
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