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aFe Drop in filter with scoop flutter sound?
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I recently installed an aFe drop in filter (dry one) and scoops. I made sure to install my intake cover the exact way it came off. I had already read about how to install the filter and saw many posts of guys who did not seat the cover back on correctly. My cover is on correctly. That said, I now hear a funky flutter sound between 3-4K that does not sound normal to me. I also noticed that the top of the aFe dry filter (that the spring loaded nipped presses against) seems flimsy. A buddy of mine has a K&N filter and he said he doesnt have any flutter sounds with his at all. Ive seen a few posts in here saying its normal. Or somethings on my cover is not sealed, and others say its just how this filter sounds. Any one have any experience with this? At this point, Im not to thrilled with this piece at all.
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Thanks, but nope. I got the correct part for the 2011. Mine was a kit. filter and scoops for the 11.
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My AFE didn't do this. Take a picture and post it, even though you may have ordered the right one, you might not have the right one
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I've used the AFE stuff on other vehicles and never have been impressed by their quality or their power claims.
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The only instances where I've heard of an intake fluttering, regardless if it was aFe or not, was if you either A. Installed the incorrect filter from the wrong year (as mentioned), or if the top of the intake cover wasn't installed correctly, or torqued down to the right spec to avoid any air getting in from the seems. Other than that, there shouldn't be a problem, so I would check, and double check to make sure there aren't any seems that are open that shouldn't be open.
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This is actually normal with the high flow filters on this car. Some others describe the sound with different adjectives but in essense it is the ITB and vanos chatter that resonates at certain RPM's which is the loudest at 3-4.5k. The reason you do not hear it with OEM filter is it is more restrictive and keeps more sound out.
Some call this a "rattle" as well. As long as you do not mind it there is nothing wrong with the filter or install. IMO I think it is worth the sound it makes after 4k but some do not agree. Good luck! |
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Totally normal from my experience. I had the same thing with my AFE intake mainly between 3,200 and 3,700 RPM - it's like a crazy resonance sound.
I'd have to hear it but initial gut feeling says its normal.
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My BMC does it.. sounds like shit .. oh and the Macht Schnell did it also... I'm guessing it's normal
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This is one of my fears of installing aftermarket air filter.
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I just installed the bmc filter and personally love the more pronounced growl/flutter. Perfectly normal. This vid depicts it well several times:
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