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Old 21-10-07, 10:18 PM
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Thumbs down Why does my car sound like a Harley???

Tracey and I took the car out for its first proper pre-SVA run...

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=5kjcUBZlGeo

Does anyone know why it sounds like a harley / steam train / out board motor????

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Old 21-10-07, 10:22 PM
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Tracey and I took the car out for its first proper pre-SVA run...

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=5kjcUBZlGeo

Does anyone know why it sounds like a harley / steam train / out board motor????

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That's what happens when you fit a V twin under the bonnet!!
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Grrrrrr, you cheeky puppy!

FYI: It's a SBC with Holley 600cfm
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Sounded ok to me Brian (The grins gave it away)
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Grrrrrr, you cheeky puppy!

FYI: It's a SBC with Holley 600cfm
OK,OK......Maybe an exhaust manifold gasket leaking????

Mine doesn't sound like that anyway!
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Sounds like it's misfiring to me.
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Sounds like it's misfiring to me.
Me too, is it down on power ?

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Hi All,

Down on power... I have no idea what normal power should feel like.....

Will I be able to tell by looking at the plugs?

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While your looking at the plugs, I'd double-triple check that you have the right HT leads connected to the right cylinders!
If you need help working out the firing order just shout. (not that I know for your engine but someone will)
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Tracey and I took the car out for its first proper pre-SVA run...

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=5kjcUBZlGeo

Does anyone know why it sounds like a harley / steam train / out board motor????

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Harley have spent years perfecting the sound of their bikes and even have it trademarked, or tried to, and you did it by pure fluke..........genius.
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