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shaner74 · 06-12-2011, 10:18 AM

My AM/FM radio reception now sucks. A lot of static plus I can hear the engine revving through the speakers. I've checked and re-checked all my grounds and wiring - all seems fine. Any ideas what the problem could be? I'm posting in the FI section only because it's related to my SC install. Thanks.

usmcjlp · 06-12-2011, 10:51 AM

I have a very similar problem. My radio reception sucks compared to before the install. I can't pick up local stations without static. Static gets worse with higher rpm. I do not have the revving problem. All my other sources work fine. I haven't had time to mess with it. I'm currently stationed away from home.

Turbo99 · 06-12-2011, 11:02 AM

I can't pick up a station to save my life after my Maggie install, unless I am within 20-30 miles of it.

vart · 06-12-2011, 12:10 PM

Is it just local stations? Do any of you have XM radio, and is it screwed up too?

Turbo99 · 06-12-2011, 12:15 PM

My IPOD works fine, haven't tried XM I didn't subscribe and locals anywhere won't come in unless I am on top of them

94guy · 06-12-2011, 12:25 PM

with my whipple i have the same problem. static. i'm wondering if it's the sparkplugs that come with the whipple?

shaner74 · 06-12-2011, 12:25 PM

Wow I didn't expect others to be having the same problem.
Must have something to do with replacing a plastic intake with
a metal one or possible static electricity from the spinning gears of
the SC?? Just surprised nobody posted this problem before.

shaner74 · 06-12-2011, 12:28 PM

94guy, I thought maybe the plugs too but I don't see anything different about them except they don't have the factory dialectric grease on them. I used dielectric grease from autozone.

Darth_Emma · 06-12-2011, 12:28 PM

I do not have this problem with my maggie. Radio works the same as before.

nitto85 · 06-12-2011, 12:30 PM

Hmm, didn't give it much thought, but my radio sucks with my Maggie too. Didn't affect XM though, but I don't use XM, just plug up my Zune when I want some music.

BUMBLEB · 06-12-2011, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

I do not have this problem with my maggie. Radio works the same as before.

+1

Synner · 06-12-2011, 01:44 PM

RFI interference typically comes from
1) non-RFI insulated plug wires
2) Power/signal cables run next to your radio cables
3) Ignition systems

Not sure what got relocated to cause the issue but the blower itself isn't the cause.

shaner74 · 06-12-2011, 01:48 PM

Just did some detective work. It's the msd boost-a-pump. When it's energized radio interference spikes. Now I just need to figure out how to fix it.

nitto85 · 06-12-2011, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaner74

Just did some detective work. It's the msd boost-a-pump. When it's energized radio interference spikes. Now I just need to figure out how to fix it.

Is it drawing power away from the radio and other components (such as lights dimming), or is it causing some sort of interference?

I don't think that is the case for myself since I do not currently have a BAP.

06-12-2011, 10:18 AM	#1
shaner74 Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: CT Posts: 58	Just installed whipple, but dumb problem... My AM/FM radio reception now sucks. A lot of static plus I can hear the engine revving through the speakers. I've checked and re-checked all my grounds and wiring - all seems fine. Any ideas what the problem could be? I'm posting in the FI section only because it's related to my SC install. Thanks.

06-12-2011, 11:02 AM	#3
Turbo99 Drives: 08' F250 Diesel & 10' Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Gainesville,Fl Posts: 1,362 View My Garage	I can't pick up a station to save my life after my Maggie install, unless I am within 20-30 miles of it. __________________ 08' F250 CCSB 6.4L Diesel White & Black, Blacked out, 580RWHP @ 55psi 13.21 @ 101mph 10' Camaro 2SS LS3 M6 White & Black, Blacked out, 684 RWHP & 633 FT.LBS @ 10psi 10.82@130mph TVS2300 ,Hendrix Street Slayer Twin Carbon Clutch, Dana 60 3.73, DSS 1400HP Axles,JRe cam & LaMotta Performance tuned,LPE Fuel, AI Super Chiller,MT ET Streets

06-12-2011, 12:10 PM	#4
vart Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 164 View My Garage	Is it just local stations? Do any of you have XM radio, and is it screwed up too? __________________ . . Got: Volant CAI. Stealth splash guards. Stainless Works 1-7/8" long tube headers and cat back exhaust. Pfadt coilovers, sway bars, rear trailing arms, street differential mounts and solid subframe bushings. Custom tuned by Davenport Motorsports. Want: Everything else!!!

06-12-2011, 12:15 PM	#5
Turbo99 Drives: 08' F250 Diesel & 10' Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Gainesville,Fl Posts: 1,362 View My Garage	My IPOD works fine, haven't tried XM I didn't subscribe and locals anywhere won't come in unless I am on top of them __________________ 08' F250 CCSB 6.4L Diesel White & Black, Blacked out, 580RWHP @ 55psi 13.21 @ 101mph 10' Camaro 2SS LS3 M6 White & Black, Blacked out, 684 RWHP & 633 FT.LBS @ 10psi 10.82@130mph TVS2300 ,Hendrix Street Slayer Twin Carbon Clutch, Dana 60 3.73, DSS 1400HP Axles,JRe cam & LaMotta Performance tuned,LPE Fuel, AI Super Chiller,MT ET Streets

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06-12-2011, 10:51 AM	#2
usmcjlp Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 RJT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 755	I have a very similar problem. My radio reception sucks compared to before the install. I can't pick up local stations without static. Static gets worse with higher rpm. I do not have the revving problem. All my other sources work fine. I haven't had time to mess with it. I'm currently stationed away from home.

06-12-2011, 12:25 PM	#6
94guy Drives: 99 Camaro; 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,966	with my whipple i have the same problem. static. i'm wondering if it's the sparkplugs that come with the whipple?

06-12-2011, 12:28 PM	#8
shaner74 Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: CT Posts: 58	94guy, I thought maybe the plugs too but I don't see anything different about them except they don't have the factory dialectric grease on them. I used dielectric grease from autozone.

06-12-2011, 12:28 PM	#9
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I do not have this problem with my maggie. Radio works the same as before.

06-12-2011, 12:30 PM	#10
nitto85 Caffeine Injected Drives: 13 Ram - 05 Widebody 1050rwhp Vette Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 1,033	Hmm, didn't give it much thought, but my radio sucks with my Maggie too. Didn't affect XM though, but I don't use XM, just plug up my Zune when I want some music.

06-12-2011, 01:44 PM	#12
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	RFI interference typically comes from 1) non-RFI insulated plug wires 2) Power/signal cables run next to your radio cables 3) Ignition systems Not sure what got relocated to cause the issue but the blower itself isn't the cause.

06-12-2011, 01:48 PM	#13
shaner74 Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: CT Posts: 58	Just did some detective work. It's the msd boost-a-pump. When it's energized radio interference spikes. Now I just need to figure out how to fix it.