New CAI, strange sound, help

[bendermp5]

Just installed an Injen CAI. When I accelerate abruptly, there is a sucking sound that comes from the filter area. If I accelerate slowly, I don't hear it. I've checked the clamp on the rubber seal of the filter and it is perfect. Besides that sucking sound, there is a 'throatier' sound to the engine. Is this normal? The sucking sound seems strange.

[t3ase]

Um, you just opened your air intake up massively. The sucking noise is just that, the engine sucking in more air. Welcome to the lovely sound of a CAI. Learn to love it. ;)

[c0nfus3d]

im sorry....but this deserves a laugh....thanks for the laugh :)

[pdhaudio83]

when you turn the car off you hear a "hiss" to i bet :)

welcome to the CAI.

[AZDriftR]

no way that noise means his car is going to spontaneously combust and give him herpes(sssh)

[t3ase]

no way that noise means his car is going to spontaneously combust and give him herpes(sssh)
(nervous)

....so it really wasn't my ex that gave it to me...

(sad2)

[mp5jeff]

OMG TAKE IT OFF YOUR CAR NOW YOUR MOTOR IS GOING TO BLOW, OHS NO!!!1

in all seriousness, when you add an intake if you hit the throttle hard, it will make a sucking noise, and sometimes will make a hissing noise when you turn the car off....

[jaskel]

this thread is definitely good for a laugh, no baffles and straight pipe equals louder intake man

[pdhaudio83]

come on, take it easy on the new guy :)

[c0nfus3d]

yeah true indeed......i wonder he reaction to this after he reads it all........sorry guy!

[L8R]

hey, if your complaining, ill take it off your hands :) jp welcome to the board dude, peace
chris

[bendermp5]

Thanks to all who posted replies – especially those welcoming me and setting me straight about the noises. I don't deny that I am a mod rookie. If people were amused that's great, I guess if I knew everything about car modifications it would be funny to me also that some dude was panicking for no reason. You all might also find it funny that it took a friend and me 3.5 hours to complete the job. Most of the time wasted was due to removing the front bumper completely which I found out later wasn't necessary (only needed the driver's side a little to pull back). Also, Injen makes their clamps only a millimeter longer than necessary so they are a bear to get on. I had a few other problems that I will be documenting. I took pictures along the way and I plan on making a Website that will help future CAI installs easier for other rookies.

Incidentally, I am very pleased with the new CAI. The car has more power and sounds better at high rpms than it did before. Thinking about adding a cat-back soon.

And finally, I bought it for $218 (total incl. s&h) from PTuning who advertises on this site. I ordered on Sunday and it arrived Wednesday.

- Bender
35% Tint, Injen CAI. (rockon)

[c0nfus3d]

thanks for being cool and not taking it the wrong way at all.......we need more people like you.....some guys are really immature and a pain to even comment on.....welcome to the boards man...you'll love it here i know i do

[slamdp5]

welcome, and I for one will be interested in your pics and probs you had with the install. have fun with your new found hp(2thumbs)

[jaskel]

sorry man, not trying to flame ya, it was just a good laugh, everyone has been there with one car or another

[fkmp5]

Just installed an Injen CAI. When I accelerate abruptly, there is a sucking sound that comes from the filter area. If I accelerate slowly, I don't hear it. I've checked the clamp on the rubber seal of the filter and it is perfect. Besides that sucking sound, there is a 'throatier' sound to the engine. Is this normal? The sucking sound seems strange.
yes, it's totally normal and attracts the ladies. btw, welcome to our corner of the web!

[cbcbd]

Welcome (hi)
Enjoy the sound. I also love the sound of the hiss when you shut the engine off. It's like the car had been holding it's breath in high energy when ripping through turns and now it's exhaling (evil)

Yeah, I'm very poetic about my car, it's an extension of my emotions (scratch)

Check the How-To section, do a search, or post a thread next time you're looking to mod your car. Chances are someone has already done it and will be able to to help. There's lots of info and advice on this site. Cya around.

[ChopstickHero]

good job!

[gino]

All CIAs suck! (lol2)

[capnsavem]

All CIAs suck! (lol2)

This is definitely true! mine sucks big time!!! hehe

[Replica]

That sound when you stomp on the gas are the pistons coming out of the intake. Watch out! They sell "Piston nets" that will make sure you don't lose a piston out of the intake. I bought one, saved me a piston once, the net caught it...

[andyfatsax]

Hey, we were all in your shoes at one time...what you gotta do is stick your head under the hood while the car is running and gas er! Enjoy that sucking sound!

[jaskel]

That sound when you stomp on the gas are the pistons coming out of the intake. Watch out! They sell "Piston nets" that will make sure you don't lose a piston out of the intake. I bought one, saved me a piston once, the net caught it...
bwahahahahahaha

[CrazyCaker]

That sound when you stomp on the gas are the pistons coming out of the intake. Watch out! They sell "Piston nets" that will make sure you don't lose a piston out of the intake. I bought one, saved me a piston once, the net caught it...

I lost a piston out the exhaust once, can I get a net for that?! (uhm)

[Replica]

I lost a piston out the exhaust once, can I get a net for that?! (uhm)The last time that happened to me the chucks of the rod and the block were scattered in the radiator and the fan.


Shoulda bought the net...:(

[SKY]

I wonder why you intstalled th CAI w/o know the CAI will give u a cool sound.....thats the pt to install the CAI, no? (apart gaining some toque on the performance side)
This thread is passing on to diff car forums now, thats how I got directed to here. ^^

[Lexusviper]

hey man you gotta learn somewhere.....what better place than here....welcome to the board