Whistling Billet Grill. Mystery Solved....
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06-17-2000, 01:30 PM
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Whistling Billet Grill. Mystery Solved....
The good news:
Not a mechanical problem.
The bad news:
It was the top grill. Paper and tape went on this morning. No noise.
Now: Is the noise worth keeping the grills...?
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Rich
1999.5 SVT Lightning - Red. Super Chip. K&N Filter. Viper Alarm w/remote start, Sir Michael's roll pan, smooth corners and steps w/billet inserts, clear corner lenses, tow package, cd changer, cover, Phantom boost gauge, MTX Thunderform w/ 2 10" MTX 200w. subs. 5-channel 500w. Clarion amp.(APA5241), (4)Polk Audio 3-way, 130w. DX 7's, Color-matched Muth signal mirrors, Soundproofed cab, BedRug, AIM 2" Drop, Trenz billet grills, etc. Build #2755
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Not a mechanical problem.
The bad news:
It was the top grill. Paper and tape went on this morning. No noise.
Now: Is the noise worth keeping the grills...?
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Rich
1999.5 SVT Lightning - Red. Super Chip. K&N Filter. Viper Alarm w/remote start, Sir Michael's roll pan, smooth corners and steps w/billet inserts, clear corner lenses, tow package, cd changer, cover, Phantom boost gauge, MTX Thunderform w/ 2 10" MTX 200w. subs. 5-channel 500w. Clarion amp.(APA5241), (4)Polk Audio 3-way, 130w. DX 7's, Color-matched Muth signal mirrors, Soundproofed cab, BedRug, AIM 2" Drop, Trenz billet grills, etc. Build #2755
TampaSVT@Tampabay.rr.com
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1999.5 Expedition XLT
2001 PT Cruiser Limited on the way!!!
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06-17-2000, 05:38 PM
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TBL - guess that depends on what song it is whistling. 
Do you know where in the grill the noise is coming from? Is it in the middle, top, bottom or at one of the edges? Did the air flow change enough that noise might be coming from something behind the grill? I guess what I'm asking is did you just cover up the whole thing or did you cover parts of it and try to figure out exactly where the noise is from. I know those grills are a pain in the **** to install and if it were me I think I would try to locate the noise and see if the problem was something I could fix before I yanked them out. Anyway, just some thoughts. Keep us posted.
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Rick - Hwy_2_L@HotMail.com
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* Superchip Flipchip CUX2R2
* Airaid Filter with S&B Big Mouth
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[This message has been edited by Hwy_2_L (edited 07-10-2000).]
Do you know where in the grill the noise is coming from? Is it in the middle, top, bottom or at one of the edges? Did the air flow change enough that noise might be coming from something behind the grill? I guess what I'm asking is did you just cover up the whole thing or did you cover parts of it and try to figure out exactly where the noise is from. I know those grills are a pain in the **** to install and if it were me I think I would try to locate the noise and see if the problem was something I could fix before I yanked them out. Anyway, just some thoughts. Keep us posted.------------------
Rick - Hwy_2_L@HotMail.com
White 00 - Adopted May 3rd 00
* Valentine One with remote
* Superchip Flipchip CUX2R2
* Airaid Filter with S&B Big Mouth
* Hard Tonneau
* Bedrug
* Clear Front Corners
* Ultra Whites – top and bottom
* Taillight Covers
* Muth Turn Signal Mirrors
Upcoming mods
* AIM 2" Drop
* Magnaflow Catback
* Window tint
* Sound system
[This message has been edited by Hwy_2_L (edited 07-10-2000).]
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Rick:
Didn't have to time to determine which region of the grill actually produces the unwanted sound. Will find out soon.
Hawkeye:
The grills aren't tubular. They're solid stock shaped somewhat like reeds. Hence the sound producing qualities?
Would hate to have to remove/replace. I like the look to much for that.
Didn't have to time to determine which region of the grill actually produces the unwanted sound. Will find out soon.
Hawkeye:
The grills aren't tubular. They're solid stock shaped somewhat like reeds. Hence the sound producing qualities?
Would hate to have to remove/replace. I like the look to much for that.