Rocketman66
Enthusiast
1996 Viper RT10 with 3000 miles. When I lay off throttle it spits (light rumbling backfire) is this common? Always happens when gearing down to second or first.
Backfire?
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SapphireGTS
Enthusiast
Yes.
Popping happens when you close the throttle, causing the engine to suddenly run very rich, as the engine is still sucking, but you're not letting it get enough air. A wet charge gets into the exhaust, where it finds hot metal, and lots of air this is especially pronounced in a very free-breathing exhaust.
Popping happens when you close the throttle, causing the engine to suddenly run very rich, as the engine is still sucking, but you're not letting it get enough air. A wet charge gets into the exhaust, where it finds hot metal, and lots of air this is especially pronounced in a very free-breathing exhaust.
Rocketman66
Enthusiast
So is there a cure?
SapphireGTS
Enthusiast
Its normal. You dont like it? I do. 
Does your car have different exhaust/headers/cats?
What year/model?
Does your car have different exhaust/headers/cats?
What year/model?
HP
Enthusiast
Most of it is attributed to the dual firing plug setup, so it is
something that you just have to put up with.
However, if it gets more pronounced, it can be a symptom of a problem.
If a plug wire is bad and arcing to a ground - you will notice a lot more popping, because the plug firing will favor the exhaust spark.
You can usually diagnose this by looking under the hood in the dark, and
look for spark arcing - usually at the exhaust manifold(headers).
something that you just have to put up with.
However, if it gets more pronounced, it can be a symptom of a problem.
If a plug wire is bad and arcing to a ground - you will notice a lot more popping, because the plug firing will favor the exhaust spark.
You can usually diagnose this by looking under the hood in the dark, and
look for spark arcing - usually at the exhaust manifold(headers).
RedEnuf93
Enthusiast
Remove cats and original mufflers, no longer just the rumble, also spitting flames off exhaust pipes!!
Now, how cool is that!
My buddies commented my flames on the way to Chucks B-B-Q.
Expecially fun during night time!
Noise level is "somewhat" high... Does not really bother me.
Lauri
Now, how cool is that!
My buddies commented my flames on the way to Chucks B-B-Q.
Expecially fun during night time!
Noise level is "somewhat" high... Does not really bother me.
Lauri
Austin
Enthusiast
RedEnuf93- Are you one of the few women Viper owners? If so, YOU ROCK!! I know that your name should answer my question but, I have met some dudes with girlie names.
Austin
Austin
HP
Enthusiast
Lauri, you're a freak! Shooting flames?
Rocketman66
Enthusiast
Thanks everyone, your info puts me at ease.
I guess I'm just a nervous new owner - for now!
I guess I'm just a nervous new owner - for now!
RedEnuf93
Enthusiast
Hate to dissapoint you guys,
I wear pants, just a odd name. (Finnish)
Lauri
(not a woman)
I wear pants, just a odd name. (Finnish)
Lauri
(not a woman)
BarbaraAnn
Enthusiast
I kind of like the occasional backfire, too, and am relieved to know it isn't signalling anything majorly wrong. My '95 "did it" maybe a half-dozen times on my 5600 mile road trip.
HP
Enthusiast
You're not Finnish .......are you?
BigCarrot
Enthusiast
Mine does it a LOT! Very loud, lot's of fire! It only started when I completely gutted the exhaust. I just assumed it was normal.
BarbaraAnn
Enthusiast
NOPE!
