1987 Chevy Corvette Engine knock

1987 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
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KMITCHELL473
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1987 Chevy Corvette V8 Two Wheel Drive 75000 miles

I have a '87 corvette with 5.7 liter TPI motor and automatic trans. The car runs and drives great. The problem is when ever I accelerate hard I hear a knock in the engine. But normal driving and acceleration its fine I hear no knock. I thought the timing might be off so I looked and adjusted it back to factory spec (wasn't far off). the knock seemed like it got a little quieter but not really, I still hear the knock under heavy acceleration. i run 93 octane gas always. Not sure if it has adjustable rockers and there out of whack or what could be the problem.
Apr 21, 2010 at 12:31 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Maybe detonation caused by carbon build up on piston top and cumbustion chamber. Also check to see if EGR is operating ie. vacuum to it at 2000rpms + lift up on EGR diaphram enginee should idle rough if passageways clear.
Apr 21, 2010 at 4:10 PM
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