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Old 08-11-2008, 07:30 PM
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i think my car is..

detonating.. i have done the throttle body bypass, changed the oil to 10w30. but when i start to get on it almost full throttle first second gear, i hear a pinging/rattling noise about 6,000rpm. it has been there since i bought the car, it was brand new when i got it. and yes i have always ran 93 octane from a good gas station, racetrack. no cheap &#$^ could this be possible?
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Chances are its something else. Does it do it in nuetral?
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no it doesnt do it in neutral. it sounds fine there. it kinds sounds like the ignition sparking, i have the upgraded coils form mazsport. and i dont know if passanger side can be heard from.
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Try putting your coils back to stock and see if anything changes.
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it was doing this with the stock coils also... idk. i think its leaning out. but i guess the only way to find out is to get a tune, or COBB, a reflash wouldnt help from dealer you think? and i dont think they wil like the mods done to the car...
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It's your ports opening up.
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check heat shield on cat.

and how many miles on the car?

btw, i would run 87 amaco over 93 racetrack..

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ok il check the heat sheild, that would make sense. its not really loud but its noticable. and "WHAT" is good gas?i have used diff. places, 7/11- flying J- racetrack- circleK- BP- and racetrack seems to make the car run smoother.
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