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Stillen Intake sound notes

Old May 30, 2001 | 10:37 PM
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Have the stillen intake installed. I just wanted to get an idea if what I am hearing is normal. Between 2600-3900RPM when hitting the throttle I hear a slight high pitch sound (similar to a turbo type sound) before the growl begins. Is that slight high pitch sound a normal with a Stillen Intake and everything else stock?

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Old May 30, 2001 | 11:36 PM
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I have that same sound but........

I am to lazy to find out what it is. My sound is only like from 2000-2600 rpms.
Old May 31, 2001 | 04:10 AM
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Re: I have that same sound but........

Originally posted by Max_Vader_2K
I am to lazy to find out what it is. My sound is only like from 2000-2600 rpms.
It is normal. After a while you get used to it.
Old May 31, 2001 | 06:02 AM
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I hear a similar, although more muted sound, with the CAI. Its a a slight sucking, whistling sound. To me it sounds like a very quiet blow off valve.
Old May 31, 2001 | 09:25 AM
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It's normal, just air rushing past the throttle body causing a whistle. It changes as you push on the gas pedal. I can still notice it even after I put the stock intake back on, just not nearly as obvious.
Old May 31, 2001 | 09:30 AM
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it's normal

when you hear the suck / slurp it gives you some idea just how much air the engine is actually pulling in when you hammer it. pretty impressive, these internal combustion engines - easy to see why lessening the restriction can help so much.
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