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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 10:00 PM
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i need help with engine sounds.

i have a 390 with a steel crank in my 68. it has straight pipes right now on the original exhaust manifolds. when im driving down the highway and doing about 40+, if i let off the throttle all the way or even about halfway. i hear loudish popping sounds. only wen i let off the throttle tho. can anyone tell me what might this be and if it is bad? i can record it and upload it for you guys if you need it.
thank you for your time.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by codafisler
i have a 390 with a steel crank in my 68. it has straight pipes right now on the original exhaust manifolds. when im driving down the highway and doing about 40+, if i let off the throttle all the way or even about halfway. i hear loudish popping sounds. only wen i let off the throttle tho. can anyone tell me what might this be and if it is bad? i can record it and upload it for you guys if you need it.
thank you for your time.
Sounds like an exhaust leak some where. Could be exhaust donuts/gaskets are worn.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 09:21 AM
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straight pipes will do this , something about the back pressure when you let off .
please post a video/sound i'd love to hear an fe straight piped .
 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 10:22 AM
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Might help if you put an H pipe in there to help egual out the pressure. Hopefully some one that knows more than me about H pipes will post.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 04:04 PM
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I'd suggest getting a muffler under your feet, that in itself should help a lot.



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