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CAI and Engine whine


camper67
07-03-2006, 09:08 PM
Ok just installed Shark Injector and a CAI. Now it seems that I have this annoying whining noise heard mostly from 1500-3000 rpm. It is driving me crazy. Anybody have a similar problem?

BMWJosh
07-08-2006, 10:06 PM
wheres it coming from?the eng? or components of the eng.?like alt,ps pump,compressor?

camper67
07-08-2006, 11:00 PM
It sounds like it is coming from the intake. A friend thought it might be the injectors.

BMWJosh
07-08-2006, 11:17 PM
might be too much gas and causing a strain on the eng. making it whine how much psi them injectors push out?

camper67
07-09-2006, 09:36 AM
It seems that the sound is worse at light acceleration and goes away when you fully depress the accelerator peddle. Also only at low rpms and worse when in auto mode ( I have a tiptronic).

BMWJosh
07-10-2006, 06:16 PM
ok maybe air is coming past the injectors or pressure

camper67
07-10-2006, 11:00 PM
OK talked to a guy at a shop and his friend put a CAI on an M3 and he apparently had the same squeeeeel. AAAHHHHHH. Tempted to put old stock box on before I check into the looney bin.

CassiesMan
07-15-2006, 04:28 PM
Ummm...

Thats the sound of more air getting sucked in. I have the same sound on my 325i with a Carbonio Carbon Fiber CAI.

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