Knocking noise after new exhaust gaskets

I had felpro exhaust gaskets on my headers and they leaked bad. I put Remflex gaskets on and now it sounds like a random engine knock. It's not constant, only every few seconds and comes and goes. Can a exhaust leak cause this? Or is this a random failure in the engine?
If it’s an automatic trans, chk converter bolts.
Especially if it changes when in gear or neutral/park