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Old 04-07-2005 | 10:14 PM
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engine sputtering

When I rev the engine, as it comes down off the rev it make a poping sound. Is this normal? I noticed it while driving so when I pulled into the driveway I revved a few times and heard the same sound. After a few more revs it stopped. Any ideas? Is this normal?
Old 04-08-2005 | 12:09 AM
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Thats normal dont worry. The early rotary would really back fire!
Old 04-08-2005 | 07:56 AM
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I really hear mine now that I have the Bosal exhaust.
Old 04-08-2005 | 10:03 AM
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totaly normal, just backfiring. I like it to be honest.
Old 04-08-2005 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by N8theGr8
it make a poping sound.
A "poping" sound? OMG! Sadly, the other Pope just passed away....hope your 8's fate is different.

Oh, wait: "Popping" sound....nevermind.

:D

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Old 04-08-2005 | 11:08 PM
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Are you sure you don't mean a ..."pooping" noise? Uh, no. That wouldn't be good at all.
Old 04-08-2005 | 11:32 PM
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Seriously though, yes, rotaries have an inherent tendency to pop or backfire.

Long ago, my old silver first gen RX7, desmogged and with RB header and exhaust would blow a pretty good flame after letting off the throttle for a bit, then getting back on.
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