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geeza · 12-02-2003, 06:42 AM

Calling on our resident experts!

Can anyone give me a decent explanation of the sound that comes from the engine/tailpipe on certain V8s during gear shifts etc. It's a kind of honking/suck back sort of noise.

I recently went for a spin in an original 289 Cobra, where it was just fantastic to be sat there listening to it in the open air.

Also, fans of the movie Bullitt starring Steve McQueen will hear lots of it during the chase scenes, coming from his Ford Mustang.

Is it something common only to Fords, or a wider phenomenon? And what causes it?

I can't want to hear what you guys come up with. There'salways something good on this board.

Cheers.

12-02-2003, 06:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
geeza Crazy	(Ford) V8 'suck back' noises Calling on our resident experts! Can anyone give me a decent explanation of the sound that comes from the engine/tailpipe on certain V8s during gear shifts etc. It's a kind of honking/suck back sort of noise. I recently went for a spin in an original 289 Cobra, where it was just fantastic to be sat there listening to it in the open air. Also, fans of the movie Bullitt starring Steve McQueen will hear lots of it during the chase scenes, coming from his Ford Mustang. Is it something common only to Fords, or a wider phenomenon? And what causes it? I can't want to hear what you guys come up with. There'salways something good on this board. Cheers.