loud noise HELP

[dynastyperformance]

I have a 97 z24 cavalier 5spd. It works good but tonight a loud noise has been coming from upfront. It sounds like a veloci raptor dinosaur. It only does it around 3 grand and up.
Any ideas?

[chevboy]

i think you might be either looking at a wheel bearing or an output bearing in the tranny

[dynastyperformance]

could i still drive like this or is it dangerous?

[jakegday]

yes you can, and yes it can be
also, if it was the wheel bearing, you'd notice it at a certain speed (mph) and higher, not a certain rpm

your problem shouldnt be TOO serious if its only at 3000rpms and higher, since you can get around quite easily staying below 3000

[dynastyperformance]

lately now to think of it while taking turns the left side squeaked lightly. could this noise be a wheel bearing?

[jakegday]

no, not a squeak, it'd be more of a grind, a very bad sounding grind, and that faster you go, the louder it would get

[dynastyperformance]

im going to check it out today ill keep you updated

[dynastyperformance]

the noise it coming from the cylinder head.