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SC whine and Alta CAI

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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 11:21 AM
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SC whine and Alta CAI

Hi guys --

sorry if this has been discussed before.

After installing the CAI, there are two new sounds in the cabin. One is obviously the air getting sucked in by the CAI, which becomes very audible at fairly low acelleration.

The other one, I assume it's the SC whine, becomes very apparent at higher revs. I love this added sounds note, but am confused as to where it comes from. i realize that I removed some sounds barrier/insulation with the removal of the top portion of the stock air box, but is this really enough to account for all that new whine?

Any input would be great!

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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 11:27 AM
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You got it. You can now hear your SC doing its job.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 11:33 AM
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Cool sound isn't it?
 
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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 11:44 AM
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Thanks for confirming.

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