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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 11:13 PM
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what would cause back firing becuz whenever i stomp on the gas and my car shifts into 3rd i hear 2 loud popping noises?

any1 what it could be?
Old Dec 19, 2006 | 11:46 PM
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 12:00 AM
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most exhaust popping/back firingis caused by exhaustvalve problems (ie. Burnt vavles, weak valve springs, loose valve guides, etc). But not always, best to get a pro to check it out and be sure though.
Old Dec 20, 2006 | 11:27 AM
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i need some answers
Old Dec 20, 2006 | 11:34 AM
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my friend has a 240 with a sr 20 engine swap. its turbo. his backfires. it even spits out flames whenever he shift in really high rpm's i asked him why it does that and he said it does not hurt the engine. he has an upgraded Beeline rpm changer. that allows him to redline at 10 instead of 7........ but thats all i know
Old Dec 20, 2006 | 11:48 AM
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I thought RedV6Pony's dad was a mechanic...can't you just get him to take a look?
Old Dec 20, 2006 | 12:14 PM
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he is but he lives like 10 min from me lol but il have him check it out thursday if not before, but on thursday redv6pony, freewilly, and myself are gonna meet, and hang out, im sure you'll see pics or possibly video's
Old Dec 20, 2006 | 12:32 PM
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sounds good.
Old Dec 20, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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Early Bryan im dropping the pony off so she can have **** surgery...4.10's FTMFWB!


Old Dec 20, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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They outcome sounds good but the proceduresounds like it sucks!



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