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MiniMexico · Jul 2nd, 2007, 11:04 PM

Hi there, I just installed a ALTA CAI a week ago or so and love the supercharger whine, it´s just so addictive, but I was wondering howcome a CAI increase the sc whine? is it because of the removal of the back panel which weakens the sound deafning? It doesnt seem logic since the sc whine can also be heard from outside the car, so what effect does the CAI have in the sc??

thanks

kalv · Jul 3rd, 2007, 07:05 AM

Standard air filters are supposed to be restrictive and help keep noise levels down.. by opening it up it allows the system to breathe that bit more, which in turn makes the whine that bit more louder...

I've de-restricted the air-filter housing on my other car (VR6)... and it roars now... it's a simple mod that anyone can do...

Jul 2nd, 2007, 11:04 PM	#1
MiniMexico MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Local Time: 11:49 AM Posts: 19 Offline	sc whine Hi there, I just installed a ALTA CAI a week ago or so and love the supercharger whine, it´s just so addictive, but I was wondering howcome a CAI increase the sc whine? is it because of the removal of the back panel which weakens the sound deafning? It doesnt seem logic since the sc whine can also be heard from outside the car, so what effect does the CAI have in the sc?? thanks

Jul 3rd, 2007, 07:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
kalv MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Birmingham Local Time: 12:49 PM Posts: 99 Offline	Standard air filters are supposed to be restrictive and help keep noise levels down.. by opening it up it allows the system to breathe that bit more, which in turn makes the whine that bit more louder... I've de-restricted the air-filter housing on my other car (VR6)... and it roars now... it's a simple mod that anyone can do... "bhp sells cars, torque makes them move..."

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