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robotfighter · 01-14-2013, 12:20 PM

Hi, I recently installed a K&N CAI (the chrome variety) and I've been noticing that when I give it a lot of gas (floor it), I hear and feel a rattle/noise at the top left. It feels like it's in my dash, but I'm not sure. Could this be caused by the CAI? It only started happening right after I installed the CAI. Anyone else experience this? I checked and verified that it is installed properly and that there is nothing loose. Help!

Neoclasiccl · 01-14-2013, 12:39 PM

Mine does the same thing. I have the Chrome K&N also.

robotfighter · 01-14-2013, 12:43 PM

Awe, crap. Doesn't it bother you? Now I'm thinking of removing mine.

Flashpoint135 · 01-14-2013, 01:00 PM

I have a CAI CAI, and I have noticed the same thing at full throttle, in a specific RPM range, in the same dash location. It MAY be that the CAI changes the sound in a way that we are getting a sympathetic vibration / resonance at a certain frequency. My car is certainly a lot louder now.

1CamaroSS · 01-14-2013, 01:30 PM

I have a Volant CAI on my SS and I hear nothing but pure awesomeness!

tjk_art · 01-14-2013, 01:31 PM

I have the chrome K&N and notice that too. I don't think ti's related to that though.

robotfighter · 01-14-2013, 01:58 PM

And I'm the first to complain about this?? It sucks!! There has to be a way to fix this...

DRKS1D3 · 01-14-2013, 03:18 PM

I installed mine almost a year ago. I've never heard any rattling noises.

I hear it sucking in a lot of air though!

camaro_RS · 01-14-2013, 03:21 PM

I hear this same thing in my car. Rattling/shaking to the left....somewhere...haha. Heard it a lot when I had the K&N (black tube) and I still hear it with my CAI but it's not near as loud and noticeable.

v6sonoma · 01-14-2013, 03:49 PM

You need to look at it. It's most likely hitting something due to the engine vibrating when accelerating. Check the hole where the pipe goes through the heat shield and where the heat shield comes near the fender and radiator support. Make sure there is no metal to metal contact. If so adjust the filter to place the rubber base in the hole of the shield and/or move the gasket that seals to the hood so that it covers the edge coming in contact.

rberns · 01-14-2013, 04:24 PM

As I have said before, I am not impressed with K&N. Will never buy there stuff again.

robotfighter · 01-14-2013, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by v6sonoma

You need to look at it. It's most likely hitting something due to the engine vibrating when accelerating. Check the hole where the pipe goes through the heat shield and where the heat shield comes near the fender and radiator support. Make sure there is no metal to metal contact. If so adjust the filter to place the rubber base in the hole of the shield and/or move the gasket that seals to the hood so that it covers the edge coming in contact.

That is great, great advice. Thanks v6sonoma! I will post back as soon as I make these adjustments.

tjk_art · 01-21-2013, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robotfighter

And I'm the first to complain about this?? It sucks!! There has to be a way to fix this...

Sorry, my rattle isn't coming from the top left.. it's coming from the passenger side.

TooCool5 · 01-21-2013, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1CamaroSS

I have a Volant CAI on my SS and I hear nothing but pure awesomeness!

Ditto, for the AIRAID.

01-14-2013, 12:20 PM	#1
robotfighter Drives: Black 2011 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 249	Apparent issue with CAI Hi, I recently installed a K&N CAI (the chrome variety) and I've been noticing that when I give it a lot of gas (floor it), I hear and feel a rattle/noise at the top left. It feels like it's in my dash, but I'm not sure. Could this be caused by the CAI? It only started happening right after I installed the CAI. Anyone else experience this? I checked and verified that it is installed properly and that there is nothing loose. Help!

01-14-2013, 01:00 PM	#4
Flashpoint135 Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Newark, NY Posts: 1,284	I have a CAI CAI, and I have noticed the same thing at full throttle, in a specific RPM range, in the same dash location. It MAY be that the CAI changes the sound in a way that we are getting a sympathetic vibration / resonance at a certain frequency. My car is certainly a lot louder now. __________________

01-14-2013, 01:30 PM	#5
1CamaroSS Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brandon, SD Posts: 323	I have a Volant CAI on my SS and I hear nothing but pure awesomeness! __________________ 2011 IOM 1SS, M6, Hurst Short throw, Volant CAI, Rally Strips, Gills, Custom Engine cover, tint

01-14-2013, 03:18 PM	#8
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	I installed mine almost a year ago. I've never heard any rattling noises. I hear it sucking in a lot of air though! __________________ 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!".

01-14-2013, 03:21 PM	#9
camaro_RS Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: A lot of show, not much go. Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Emerald Coast Posts: 3,388	I hear this same thing in my car. Rattling/shaking to the left....somewhere...haha. Heard it a lot when I had the K&N (black tube) and I still hear it with my CAI but it's not near as loud and noticeable. __________________ -White Mary Jane....build thread [COTW 6/11/12] :

01-14-2013, 12:39 PM	#2
Neoclasiccl Drives: 2012 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 232	Mine does the same thing. I have the Chrome K&N also.

01-14-2013, 12:43 PM	#3
robotfighter Drives: Black 2011 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 249	Awe, crap. Doesn't it bother you? Now I'm thinking of removing mine.

01-14-2013, 01:31 PM	#6
tjk_art Drives: 2010 Join Date: May 2010 Location: US Posts: 1,661	I have the chrome K&N and notice that too. I don't think ti's related to that though.

01-14-2013, 01:58 PM	#7
robotfighter Drives: Black 2011 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 249	And I'm the first to complain about this?? It sucks!! There has to be a way to fix this...

01-14-2013, 03:49 PM	#10
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	You need to look at it. It's most likely hitting something due to the engine vibrating when accelerating. Check the hole where the pipe goes through the heat shield and where the heat shield comes near the fender and radiator support. Make sure there is no metal to metal contact. If so adjust the filter to place the rubber base in the hole of the shield and/or move the gasket that seals to the hood so that it covers the edge coming in contact. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

01-14-2013, 04:24 PM	#11
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	As I have said before, I am not impressed with K&N. Will never buy there stuff again. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs