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Re: Engine knock on cold start, GM
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 12/15/2003

5.3 or 6.0? I have one of each torn down here now and you're welcome to come over and see them.

The problem is very short, light pistons. Like pistons you'd expect to see in a racing engine. The pistons get their little 1" skirts collapsed a bit, and in some... Login to read more.