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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 12:55 PM
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No, I added that for the new found torque. I know it's crazy but everything was fine till the 1k mile over-filled oil change.
They will make that kind of noise, mine does it took a bit to get use to it.
 
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Just an update... Found the source of the sound after tons of messing around trying all sorts of stuff. Turns out it was the crossover bracket from head to head. One bolt had worked loose. Re-torqued and sound is GONE! So glad it wasn't anything serious...
 
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That's good, sounds will drive you nuts till you find them.
 
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