Is this a normal sound with an open element?
02-08-2005, 10:18 PM
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Car: 89 Camaro RS
Engine: 305 L03 V8
Transmission: 700-r4
Is this a normal sound with an open element?
I just intstalled an open element and it sounds awesome when accelerating but when i let off the accelerator it sounds like a nos blow off valve...is this normal?
02-08-2005, 10:30 PM
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Car: 1993 Nissan 240sx
Engine: Turbo KA24DE
Transmission: 5 spd
Axle/Gears: 4.08 VLSD
Probably not. First of all, are you talking about a blowoff valve for a turbo, or a nitrous purge valve?
My open element does not make any noises...
My open element does not make any noises...
02-08-2005, 11:38 PM
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Engine: SFI'd 350
Transmission: TKO 500
Axle/Gears: 9-bolt w/ 3.23's
Its probably just air going through the IAC passage and the throttle blades. I wouldnt sweat it.
02-09-2005, 03:37 PM
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It seems to be comming from the passenger side...not sure what it is and im worried....doesnt sound right....
By the way how can a 4 cyl. ford taurus keep up with me? I know I have a LO3 but something isnt right there..
By the way how can a 4 cyl. ford taurus keep up with me? I know I have a LO3 but something isnt right there..
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Car: 1993 Nissan 240sx
Engine: Turbo KA24DE
Transmission: 5 spd
Axle/Gears: 4.08 VLSD
Originally posted by david_0161
It seems to be comming from the passenger side...not sure what it is and im worried....doesnt sound right....
It seems to be comming from the passenger side...not sure what it is and im worried....doesnt sound right....
Originally posted by david_0161
By the way how can a 4 cyl. ford taurus keep up with me? I know I have a LO3 but something isnt right there..
By the way how can a 4 cyl. ford taurus keep up with me? I know I have a LO3 but something isnt right there..
02-09-2005, 10:22 PM
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If its a whistling sound, thats just the throttle blades doing their thing. Your stock air cleaner was basically a 'muffler' for the intake side of the engine. You now have less 'muffler' with the open element air cleaner.
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