How does YOUR engine sound?
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From: reidsville,nc,usa
Car: 1989 Firebird Formula 350
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 9 Bolt Borg Warner 3.27 gears
How does YOUR engine sound?
What I mean is, I can tell mine sounds kinda "coarse" as I'm takinf off or while driving. Maybe its just me TRYING to find something wrong with the car when there may not be. Am I paranoid or does anyone else's car sound kinda rough or raspy?
Ken
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From: Cleveland, Ohio
Car: 1992 Firebird
Engine: 3.1L V6
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Peg Leg
My new motor that I put in doesnt sound like my old motor.
Car Idling 3.1L V6 - Google Video
Car Idling 3.1L V6 - 2 - Google Video
As a matter of fact it sounds pretty damn good
Car Idling 3.1L V6 - Google Video
Car Idling 3.1L V6 - 2 - Google Video
As a matter of fact it sounds pretty damn good
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From: Kansas
Car: 85 camaro sport coupe
Engine: 2.8 MFI
Transmission: v6 700R4 wish it was a 5spd Stick
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I like how mine sounds, its kinda like a V8 with a mild cam but not as fleshed out, not as much deep rumble.
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From: Ft. Worth, TX
Car: '86 TPI T/A, 90 Firebird 3.1L
Engine: 3.1, 5.0 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23
rough and raspy
Ken,
Mine did (90 3.1) before I solved it's problems, now it doesn't.
Sounds like a small exhaust leak or a rich miss-filring cyl.
Sixgun
Mine did (90 3.1) before I solved it's problems, now it doesn't.
Sounds like a small exhaust leak or a rich miss-filring cyl.
Sixgun
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From: Cleveland, Ohio
Car: 1992 Firebird
Engine: 3.1L V6
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Peg Leg
I bought a newer motor from a yard that I knew the owners step-brother (whoa). The guy had been hot rodding the car, and had a front end collition. Judging by the sound and the way the motor likes to act, Im guessing a cam.
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