370Z Piston Slap

Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI Sounds like valvetrain noise. Piston slap on Japanese engines only occurs with loose-clearance pistons like aftermarket 2618 alloy pistons for force fed applications, and only while

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08-16-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI

Sounds like valvetrain noise.

Piston slap on Japanese engines only occurs with loose-clearance pistons like aftermarket 2618 alloy pistons for force fed applications, and only while cold. You're definitely not hearing piston slap, but it could be coming from that relative area.

Thanks for the infos, I will look that up and maybe go to a dealer. Again the noise really only happens on a hot engine and is audible when in neutral in an uphill position. (While waiting for the gate to open).

My question is should I reschedule with Stillen or not?

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