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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 09:10 AM
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I'm just curious as to what the sound ofpingingor spark knock
would be compared to??
 
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 01:11 PM
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Default RE: pinging and spark knock

put a couple marbles in a can & shake it.....
 
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 10:44 AM
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Thanks Kansas
So basically it is very noticeable, right??

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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 10:56 AM
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Default RE: pinging and spark knock

yes you can hear it when it pings. Listen when you first take off and load the engine, or under accel during a cruise, or climbing a hill in a tall gear.
 
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