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  • Start date Start date Mar 30, 2006

ES Stangin

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I recently installed my Summit O/R H pipe, and it sound pretty decent when under 3000 RPM, but at WOT it makes a very loud popping noise. Is this just the nature of the beast with my Borla cat-back or could it be a rich condition? Also, I just found that 2 of my header bolts had backed out completely on the #4 cylinder. I am going to replace the missing bolts and see if it helps. It just doesnt have the mean Mustang note that I love, its more like an old Chevy truck with exhaust..
 

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I would say that the header bolts coming loose is the sound you are hearing...I had the front drivers side come loose and it sounded like a old beater.........I hate that sound....
 

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I've encountered the same problem with the popping. I'll check my header bolts tonight.
 

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I've heard that popping. It sucks!! Once you tightened those bolts, the 5.0 rumble will come back. Just like a thunderstorm, I love that sound.
 
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