'Wheezing' Sound Coming from the engine

[ViperTony]

\'Wheezing\' Sound Coming from the engine

Hi Everyone,

Just got my 2001 RT/10 and it's been a blast to drive around. I recently added K&N air filters and induction tubes from Snakeoyl products. I've noticed a 'wheezing' sound coming from the engine under hard throttling conditions. Performance does not seem affected and other than annoying 'wheezing' from time to time. I want to make certain I'm not damaging the engine in any way. I'm a ****** Viper owner

I don't remember if this 'wheezing' existed prior to these changes other than the normal sound of air rushing through the intake, which is now much more noticeable and sounds whicked. I checked the air intake box to make certain it's seated properly and that the filters are positioned correctly. The tubes are on nice and tight, no loose connections anywhere. Just wondering if this is normal. Any ideas?

Thanks.
- Tony

 

[Dimitrios]

Re: \'Wheezing\' Sound Coming from the engine

intake sucking in air?

 

[ViperTony]

Re: \'Wheezing\' Sound Coming from the engine

more like happy whistling!

 

[2001 GTS]

Re: \'Wheezing\' Sound Coming from the engine

Its normal

 

[BLWNV10]

Re: \'Wheezing\' Sound Coming from the engine

Try Robitussin

 

[96GTS]

Re: \'Wheezing\' Sound Coming from the engine

Mine does around this time each year. I think it's allergic to the pollen.

 

[Detlef]

Re: \'Wheezing\' Sound Coming from the engine

It's normal once you add smooth tubes. The stock ribbed ones seem to prevent that whistling sound

 

[red98RT10]

Re: \'Wheezing\' Sound Coming from the engine

I find that putting albuterol in the NOS system seems to help with the wheezing.

 

[2BADD 4U]

Re: \'Wheezing\' Sound Coming from the engine

Add headers and Hi flo cats, and any wheezing will go away...lol

Dave

 

[ViperTony]

Re: \'Wheezing\' Sound Coming from the engine

You guys are the best.

 

[Purdue_Boiler_Viper]

Re: \'Wheezing\' Sound Coming from the engine

Add high flow cats and a good cat back. It'll still wheeze, but you'll never hear it.