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What would cause backfiring in 1997 GMC Suburban C1500 8 Cylinders 350 R 5.7L?
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Check the inside of the distributor cap for a crack or spark traces. If that's not it, check the timing. Far less common but still a possibility, if it's popping back through the air intake it could be a burnt or stuck intake valve.
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