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05-12-2010 #1
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GTO LS Engine Knock on Start Up
I looked at an 06 GTO in a lot. When I started it I heard the engine rattle for a second and then quiet down. Is this common on LS engines?
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05-14-2010 #2
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I know it's common on LS1's. My '00 Z28 has a bit of piston slap when cold.
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My wife's 01 5.3L Tahoe does it too....
1970 RS/SS350 139K on the clock:
89 TPI motor w/ 1pc rear seal coupled to a Viper T56 via Mcleod's modular bellhousing w/ hydraulic T/O bearing from the Viper, 12 bolt rear w/ 3.73 gearing, SC&C upper control arms, factory lowers with Delalums, C5 brakes at all four corners, Front Wheels 17x8's with Sumi 255/40/17 and Rear Wheels 17x9's with Sumi 275/40/17.
Brief description of the work done so far can be found here: http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112454
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