Just installed whipple, but dumb problem... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

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.

mst504 · 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.

mst504 · 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.

BrainleSS · 06-12-2011, 02:07 PM

It probably is the ground on the BAP it was a problem with my whipple install!

Turbo99 · 06-12-2011, 02:27 PM

Not my issue I have twin pumps

shaner74 · 06-12-2011, 03:15 PM

Grounds are good. I'll buy a noise filter and put it inline with the BAP and see if that helps.

Caliman93230 · 06-12-2011, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaner74

Grounds are good. I'll buy a noise filter and put it inline with the BAP and see if that helps.

i could be a bap issue, however my radio sounds awesome no change in before or after instal, dont know if the grounding has any thing to do with it but it may be an amplifier issue.

boostedyards86 · 06-12-2011, 11:15 PM

no problems here.

usmcjlp · 06-12-2011, 11:43 PM

Shaner74,

If you find a solution please post it. I was planning on troubleshooting this as soon as I get home. Stating that you don't have the problem, isn't really helping. I'm glad you don't. Now if you have an idea what might be causing our problem, please let everybody know. Read the original post.

bluetorp · 06-13-2011, 12:05 AM

People actually listen to the radio?

Those of you that are having interference issues and are also running the MSD BAP- where/what are you using as a ground point for it?

Inferno LS3 · 06-13-2011, 02:01 AM

Haven't noticed any problems with my Whipple. Radio and XM is fine. I do have twin pumps and no BAP.

GMRULZ · 06-13-2011, 05:20 AM

No change here as far as I can tell but I hardly use the radio the CD`s and Ipod work much better. I`ve never had the car in for the supposed stereo fix that gets rid of all of your bass...Lol..

carguy · 06-13-2011, 10:32 AM

I haven't turned my radio on, after installing Cogged Drive on my Maggies...That my friends, is music to my ears !

But to stay on Topic....No Radio interference on either of my Maggied camaro's.

One has duel Fuel pumps the other has stock pump (Working overtime)

One has JL audio amp and Subs
(

what a waste of money, should have bought the cogged drive first) and not a hint of noise even amped to the max.

Turbo99 · 06-13-2011, 10:44 AM

I have dual pumps no BAP and after market amps, all is good on everything except radio station clarity.

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: 1,034 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 @ 11psi 11.20 @ 126mph TVS2300 , Twin Carbon Street Slayer Clutch & 1000HP Axles,JRE cam & tune,LPE Fuel, Super Chiller,Nitto555R

06-12-2011, 12:10 PM	#4
vart Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 155 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: 1,034 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 @ 11psi 11.20 @ 126mph TVS2300 , Twin Carbon Street Slayer Clutch & 1000HP Axles,JRE cam & tune,LPE Fuel, Super Chiller,Nitto555R

06-12-2011, 12:28 PM	#9
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 13,303 View My Garage	I do not have this problem with my maggie. Radio works the same as before. __________________

06-12-2011, 10:51 AM	#2
usmcjlp Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 RJT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 756	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: 1,151	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, 12:30 PM	#10
mst504 Caffeine Injected Drives: 2010 Orange SS L99 HPE Supercharged Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Woodstock, Georgia Posts: 669	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: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sandbox Posts: 2,152	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.

06-12-2011, 02:07 PM	#15
BrainleSS 427 LSX w/ IPS 👇 SOON!!! Drives: '10 ABM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 271 View My Garage	It probably is the ground on the BAP it was a problem with my whipple install!

06-12-2011, 02:27 PM	#16
Turbo99 Drives: 08' F250 Diesel & 10' Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Gainesville,Fl Posts: 1,034 View My Garage	Not my issue I have twin pumps __________________ 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 @ 11psi 11.20 @ 126mph TVS2300 , Twin Carbon Street Slayer Clutch & 1000HP Axles,JRE cam & tune,LPE Fuel, Super Chiller,Nitto555R

06-12-2011, 03:15 PM	#17
shaner74 Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: CT Posts: 58	Grounds are good. I'll buy a noise filter and put it inline with the BAP and see if that helps.

06-12-2011, 11:15 PM	#19
boostedyards86 Drives: Cummins 3500 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pgh PA Posts: 605 View My Garage	no problems here. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS-758rwhp, 664rwtq STOCK BOTTOM END!!! 10.52@134mph 1.63 sixty foot.... 93OCTANE! 06 Cummins- 466whp 940wtq EFI LIVe

06-12-2011, 11:43 PM	#20
usmcjlp Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 RJT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 756	Shaner74, If you find a solution please post it. I was planning on troubleshooting this as soon as I get home. Stating that you don't have the problem, isn't really helping. I'm glad you don't. Now if you have an idea what might be causing our problem, please let everybody know. Read the original post.

06-13-2011, 12:05 AM	#21
bluetorp Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Posts: 288	People actually listen to the radio? Those of you that are having interference issues and are also running the MSD BAP- where/what are you using as a ground point for it?

06-13-2011, 02:01 AM	#22
Inferno LS3 Mayhem Style Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Black/Carbon Fiber Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: City of Angels Posts: 6,388 View My Garage	Haven't noticed any problems with my Whipple. Radio and XM is fine. I do have twin pumps and no BAP. __________________ [COTW 7/18/2011] My Inferno X Journal Check out BFG's Comp2 AWESOMECROSS YouTube

06-13-2011, 05:20 AM	#23
GMRULZ Drives: 2010 SS & 2008 C6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,820	No change here as far as I can tell but I hardly use the radio the CD`s and Ipod work much better. I`ve never had the car in for the supposed stereo fix that gets rid of all of your bass...Lol.. __________________ 2010 SS L99, 536rwhp 10.843@126.72. Whipple Supercharger stock pulley, ARH 1 7/8 longtubes w/ catted xpipe, magnaflow 3" mufflers, ADM Race CAI, 3:70 gears, lightweight wheels and nitto drag radials. Stock internal L99, stock converter. Bolt on best before blower 12.22@113.29 w/ nothing but ARH headers, catted x-pipe, ADM CAI and a tune on stock Pzero`s! Other car 2008 C6 Ls3, z51, A6, Npp Exhaust, best bonestock pass 11.80@118.82, Number 2 on the Corvette Forums Bonestock fastest list..

06-13-2011, 10:32 AM	#24
carguy Carguy Drives: 57Chevy,67,80,2@10's camaro's,04SSR Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Freeport,IL Posts: 520	I haven't turned my radio on, after installing Cogged Drive on my Maggies...That my friends, is music to my ears ! But to stay on Topic....No Radio interference on either of my Maggied camaro's. One has duel Fuel pumps the other has stock pump (Working overtime) One has JL audio amp and Subs ( what a waste of money, should have bought the cogged drive first) and not a hint of noise even amped to the max. __________________ 2010 SS/RS LS3, 21" Rims, SLP lowering Kit & sway bars, TVS2300, Hennesy CAI, Kooks LT Headrers & Cats, Corsa Exhaust, RIP Shift ST shifter, SLP Hood & Spoiler, Slp Black out package - Grill SS & Rear SS Emblems, ADM Dual Fuel Pump , 3.6 upper Pulley, 10% overdriven Innovators West Crank Pulley& Pin Kit. .................................................. ..............................

06-13-2011, 10:44 AM	#25
Turbo99 Drives: 08' F250 Diesel & 10' Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Gainesville,Fl Posts: 1,034 View My Garage	I have dual pumps no BAP and after market amps, all is good on everything except radio station clarity. __________________ 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 @ 11psi 11.20 @ 126mph TVS2300 , Twin Carbon Street Slayer Clutch & 1000HP Axles,JRE cam & tune,LPE Fuel, Super Chiller,Nitto555R

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