Ok here's the deal. I was driving around and pulled into the bank and waited in the drive-thru line for about 10 minutes. After I got my money, I do what I normally do, ease out then gun it into the street right next to the Ford dealership. This time however, right after I let off the gas, I heard a loud "BANG!" come from my exhaust. At first I was a little worried, then I remember hearing the exact same thing on older EVOs and on some high-horsepower turbo cars.

What I want to know is should I be worried. I know that on turbocharged cars, backfiring is used in-between gearshifts to keep the turbine spooled up. Is it detrimental for my car to do that? It hasn't done it since, but once again, should I be concerned or happy? Thanks in advance...


J.T. 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 294ci V8. Custom CAI, headers on the way... 1997 Mercury Mystique Zetec ATX Deceased February 2006