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Sep 24, 2004 | 04:32 PM

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From: Seminole, Florida

Car: 1986 Firebird T/A Streetracer

Engine: V8 350TPI

Transmission: Modified 700R4

easy TPI question please respond

My engine makes a ticking noise i cant remember if its always been there or not... a mechanic told me that it was just my injectors and if i had a normal hood i wouldnt be able to hear the tick... is it suppost to tick?

if its suppost to is there a way to make them quieter???

Sep 24, 2004 | 05:09 PM

Black 91 Z28

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Car: 1991 Camaro Z28

Engine: 350

Transmission: 700R4

Yes, the injectors are supposed to tick.

Sep 24, 2004 | 07:49 PM

89Formula5.7

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From: Elizabethtown, KY

Car: 89 Formula 350

Engine: L98 w/ Stealthram

Transmission: 700R4

Axle/Gears: 9 bolt 3.27

Some are louder than others. My LT1 injectors are louder than TPI ones.

Sep 24, 2004 | 08:45 PM

Floor guy

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Car: 89 Firebird

Engine: 406 CI

Transmission: Pete K 700R4

Axle/Gears: 3:55

Ticking is nomal. Some are louder than others. I have been told that some fuel injector cleaners actually make them louder. I have used amsoil pi annually and havent had additional noise. I do not know if the cleaner story is fact but thought I would mention it.