Hi all,

I have a 2002 SE. Installed the Frankencar intake in May and life was good.

The bad news...

About a month ago the Max starts knocking when going up hills with the AC on. It got worse. A few days ago it would knock really loudly when I pulled out in 1st.

I was planning to take it to the dealer for a look-over, so I put the stock intake back on. After two days of driving I haven't heard a single knock. What's more, the Max seems to run better.

Any comments or advise?

(yes, the Frankencar was still installed properly/tightly and everything was clean)

 

I noticed that if not positioned or bent properly the bracket will hit the brake line where it runs along the strut tower. It makes a sound like CV joints going bad, clunk knock knock
I used one of the rubber washers with the sleve insert from the OEM box mount to provide space.

 

I think he's talking about spark knock, and I had it too with my Hot air intake on, I put my stocker back on, and no more pinging.

 

I have the same Pinging noise, but only going up hills.

 

probably when the engine needs to work harder and needs more air and the air is really hot so there is pinging noise

 

Just open the hood and check..You might be find out different.

 

buzek. Thanks, but I checked that. Everything was tight. It was definitely an engine noise.

Interesting to hear that other people are hearing pinging noises.

Frankencar is getting a call...

 

A10s are better.