Odd sound under light acceleration

kittens · 01-16-2014, 03:38 PM

When I am accelerating slowly I sometimes hear this rattle sound that seems to be coming from the exhaust (not 100 percent sure). This also doesn't happen all the time but sometimes. Is this the catalytic converter? If so can I just remove it? Don't want to buy a new one lol and if I do need something there I could get test pipes?

TerribleONE · 01-16-2014, 03:43 PM

try and post a video this gonna be hard for users to pinpoint. It does sound like a cat with a loose core could be the problem

kittens · 01-16-2014, 03:55 PM

is it possible it is because my exhaust is really dirty inside? if I put my finger in it I get black soot all over my finger and it seems more than normal (cause the car is running rich)?

Also what is a good way to upload a video from phone?

DavidZ370 · 01-16-2014, 04:13 PM

your exhaust is likely hitting the crossbar or is sitting too low

NissanFan · 01-16-2014, 04:15 PM

heatshield rattle?

kittens · 01-16-2014, 04:53 PM

Lol of course I couldn't replicate it while accelerating slow on purpose. I have my 30k service soon so maybe something will be found

01-16-2014, 03:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
kittens Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NJ Posts: 412 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 11	Odd sound under light acceleration When I am accelerating slowly I sometimes hear this rattle sound that seems to be coming from the exhaust (not 100 percent sure). This also doesn't happen all the time but sometimes. Is this the catalytic converter? If so can I just remove it? Don't want to buy a new one lol and if I do need something there I could get test pipes?

01-16-2014, 03:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	try and post a video this gonna be hard for users to pinpoint. It does sound like a cat with a loose core could be the problem __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

01-16-2014, 03:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
kittens Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NJ Posts: 412 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 11	is it possible it is because my exhaust is really dirty inside? if I put my finger in it I get black soot all over my finger and it seems more than normal (cause the car is running rich)? Also what is a good way to upload a video from phone? Last edited by kittens; 01-16-2014 at 04:06 PM.

01-16-2014, 04:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
NissanFan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: OG Land Posts: 435 Drives: off topic to the max Rep Power: 29	heatshield rattle? __________________ All photoshopped. Oh wait, where's all my car picts?

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01-16-2014, 04:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
DavidZ370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: [= Posts: 1,065 Drives: 17' CWP STI Rep Power: 22	your exhaust is likely hitting the crossbar or is sitting too low

01-16-2014, 04:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
kittens Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NJ Posts: 412 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 11	Lol of course I couldn't replicate it while accelerating slow on purpose. I have my 30k service soon so maybe something will be found