Whistling noise at low RPM's

hvyjnkr · 06-29-2005, 01:16 PM

Alright I did a search on the K&N 77series and did not find anything on a "whistling" problem. For all I know I could have done something wrong on the install, but I went over my work and can;t find anything wrong. When at low rpm's (2000-3500) I hear a slight whistle. Now is this normal? I have never heard this on any other vehicle of mine with intakes before. It performs great, but the whistle is annoying. It kind of sounds like a turbo constantly spooling-up. Any ideas?

Chris

pagerdaddy · 06-29-2005, 02:20 PM

I remember someone mentioning a whistling noise with a throttle body spacer, but I don't recall if this is normal for the K&N setup also. It seems like there are a lot more members here that have the Volant instead. I haven't done an intake mod, and would rather not hear the theme from Andy Griffith when I pull out.

If you've already checked it for leaks, I'd give K&N a call, or drop them an email. I'm sure they've heard it all before. They may even give you some info that you can post for someone else's benefit.

m95roadster · 06-29-2005, 03:12 PM

The whistling on mine is from the factory system. It was exposed when I put my AEM on. Here is a thread I started a while ago. Whistling Titan

Treebasher · 06-29-2005, 09:48 PM

I don't have the 77 Series but do have the 57 Series Gen II Air Intake Kit. I do not get a "wistle" sound but do get a BIG sucking sound under engine load. Pretend like you are going to wistle but then suck air in. It kind of sounds like that.

I did have a little wistle sound and found that it was the sponge material on the left side of the radiator (as I look out the windshield) was loose. The double sided tape had cut loose and the wind was pushing through.

hvyjnkr · 06-30-2005, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by m95roadster

The whistling on mine is from the factory system. It was exposed when I put my AEM on. Here is a thread I started a while ago. Whistling Titan

m95roadster I appreciate it. I have never heard anything like this before. All of my vehicles that have had either CAI or a short ram never did this. Again thanx

Chris

m95roadster · 06-30-2005, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by hvyjnkr

m95roadster I appreciate it. I have never heard anything like this before. All of my vehicles that have had either CAI or a short ram never did this. Again thanx

Chris

Not a problem! It startled me when I first heard it. My other cars have intakes as well and I have never heard this before.