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Old 03-14-03, 11:49 PM
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What does Detonation Sound Like?
In my 7 years of dealing with RX7's I have never heard what detonation sounds like, does anyone have a sound bit of one? Is is loud? I have asked people, but you know how that goes.
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Old 03-15-03, 12:01 AM
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from what i heard it sounds like a new motor. to be honest i have heard it on piston motors but never the rx7(thankfully). easiest way to get pinging is usually with a five speed in a crappy car. drive real slow then pop her in fifth, gun it. you then hear crappy sounds coming from the motor. dont get it confused with engine just lugging though.
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Though I came close once, it's a good thing I didn't hear it thanks to my temp. guage.
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detonation sounds like popcorn coming from the engine....
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Old 03-15-03, 12:35 AM
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I would describe it as a crackling noise...
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It sounds like cha CHING, you will be buying a new motor, lol. Just kidding.
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