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krusher · 09-06-2012, 09:42 AM

I have installed a K&N typhoon on my camaro ss l99 and every thing was good. I then got into a minor wreck where they had to replace my whole bumper assembly, cooler, and the rediator was pushed out of its bracket (they just placed it back in the brackets). When I got it back from the shop I was paying more attention than normal to every sound my car made. I turned my car on and heard nothing so I shut it off and that is when it happened.

I turned the car on and off again and heard it over and over again. The sound was a 'woosh' of air coming out of the filter of the CAI.

I never heard this before and it is loud enough to be heard from inside the car. I took my car to a chevy dealership and they said it just my set-up that is making the noise. All I have is the CAI, shorty headers, and a corsa catback. The only thing I can think of is my throttle body might not be closing all the way; is it suppose to? Do others with this CAI have this noise?

Thank you for your responses in advance.

DRKS1D3 · 09-06-2012, 09:56 AM

What you're hearing is totally normal. I installed my mods several months back (in my sig). My car has never been wrecked and only gets driven on weekends, but EVERY time I start mine up or give it some throttle while driving, I hear the "whoosh" of air getting sucked INTO the intake.

krusher · 09-06-2012, 10:15 AM

Thanks for the reply , but this is air coming OUT of the intake. I should clarify it blows out when shutting the car off.

I placed a piece of paper and it blows the paper off. When I drive or throttle the engine it sucks the paper in, which is normal and I could hear that sucking in originally too.

krusher · 09-06-2012, 10:21 AM

The only time it blows out is when shutting off the car otherwise it is always sucking air in. I just thought this was unusual that anything goes OUT the intake filter.

UncleBenny · 09-06-2012, 10:41 AM

I do not have that intake, or even a Camaro, but when I shut my car off my CAI makes the same woosh noise. I've looked into it and other people with CAI's say the same thing, think its fairly normal.

Edit: here's an example

krusher · 09-06-2012, 10:45 AM

YES THAT IS IT! thanks so much that makes me feel a lot better.

DRKS1D3 · 09-06-2012, 11:44 AM

All completely normal. I've had CAI's on a lot of vehicles. They all do this when you shut them off.

woodside783 · 09-06-2012, 02:32 PM

Mine does that to it is normal

krusher · 09-06-2012, 03:13 PM

Do you guys know what it is that makes it do that noise?

1JEWLDSSRS · 09-06-2012, 03:13 PM

Mine does that also, just a normal sound of the air pressure kicking back from the intake. My roots super charged stang I had did it bigtime with all the pressure kicking out. Just enjoy your new found sounds..and the Camaro..

litle88 · 09-06-2012, 03:43 PM

The camaro is probably blowing out cause k&n sucks and it wants a better one lol

Jk it's all good

krusher · 09-06-2012, 04:15 PM

CAIs and vacuums all suck duh!!!

litle88 · 09-06-2012, 04:18 PM

^^ droll ^^

09-06-2012, 09:42 AM	#1
krusher Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS CGM Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oskaloosa, IA Posts: 627	K&N typhoon noise? I have installed a K&N typhoon on my camaro ss l99 and every thing was good. I then got into a minor wreck where they had to replace my whole bumper assembly, cooler, and the rediator was pushed out of its bracket (they just placed it back in the brackets). When I got it back from the shop I was paying more attention than normal to every sound my car made. I turned my car on and heard nothing so I shut it off and that is when it happened. I turned the car on and off again and heard it over and over again. The sound was a 'woosh' of air coming out of the filter of the CAI. I never heard this before and it is loud enough to be heard from inside the car. I took my car to a chevy dealership and they said it just my set-up that is making the noise. All I have is the CAI, shorty headers, and a corsa catback. The only thing I can think of is my throttle body might not be closing all the way; is it suppose to? Do others with this CAI have this noise? Thank you for your responses in advance.

09-06-2012, 09:56 AM	#2
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	What you're hearing is totally normal. I installed my mods several months back (in my sig). My car has never been wrecked and only gets driven on weekends, but EVERY time I start mine up or give it some throttle while driving, I hear the "whoosh" of air getting sucked INTO the intake. __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

09-06-2012, 10:15 AM	#3
krusher Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS CGM Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oskaloosa, IA Posts: 627	Thanks for the reply , but this is air coming OUT of the intake. I should clarify it blows out when shutting the car off. I placed a piece of paper and it blows the paper off. When I drive or throttle the engine it sucks the paper in, which is normal and I could hear that sucking in originally too. Last edited by krusher; 09-06-2012 at 10:16 AM. Reason: clarifying statement

09-06-2012, 11:44 AM	#7
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	All completely normal. I've had CAI's on a lot of vehicles. They all do this when you shut them off. __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

09-06-2012, 02:32 PM	#8
woodside783 Casey Woodside Drives: a very fun car Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tn Posts: 1,906	Mine does that to it is normal __________________ Instagram @caseywoodside http://youtu.be/CSc9aPh_X_w

09-06-2012, 10:21 AM	#4
krusher Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS CGM Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oskaloosa, IA Posts: 627	The only time it blows out is when shutting off the car otherwise it is always sucking air in. I just thought this was unusual that anything goes OUT the intake filter.

09-06-2012, 10:45 AM	#6
krusher Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS CGM Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oskaloosa, IA Posts: 627	YES THAT IS IT! thanks so much that makes me feel a lot better.

09-06-2012, 03:13 PM	#9
krusher Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS CGM Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oskaloosa, IA Posts: 627	Do you guys know what it is that makes it do that noise?

09-06-2012, 03:13 PM	#10
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,449	Mine does that also, just a normal sound of the air pressure kicking back from the intake. My roots super charged stang I had did it bigtime with all the pressure kicking out. Just enjoy your new found sounds..and the Camaro..

09-06-2012, 03:43 PM	#11
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	The camaro is probably blowing out cause k&n sucks and it wants a better one lol Jk it's all good __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

09-06-2012, 04:15 PM	#12
krusher Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS CGM Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oskaloosa, IA Posts: 627	CAIs and vacuums all suck duh!!!

09-06-2012, 04:18 PM	#13
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	^^ droll ^^ __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.