chucksters air kit install vaquero

[Hugh Thompson]

Originally Posted by Vulcan Hammer

Thanks for the compliment on a crude mock-up ;)

I know of a fellow experiencing the "Chirp" with the similar Thunder Stock Air Kit.

I cannot say if it is a strictly mechanical issue or if it somehow relates to air flow.

If it is mechanical, it could be related to the fact that the new plate on which the Stock Air Cover mounts, is strictly supported by the throttle body face. It is no longer supported by additional studs on the engine itself like the stock air box was. NOTE: This is the case with almost every BAK made.

Acceleration is accompanied by a certain amount of vibration and shake which may be causing something to "chirp"...it could be the contact point between the K&N and the stock cover, or it could be the contact points between the stock cover and the four mounting studs. Could anything else in the throttle body vibrate now that it has less structural support?

Now, if the "chirp" relates to Air Flow, an area in which I can only speculate...could "intake reversion" due to the radically shortened intake tract cause the butterflies to flutter? Is the removal of the stock velocity tubes causing the air to "Chirp" or "Whistle" as it flows into the twin throttle bores? Note: Practically every BAK ever made has a radically shortened intake tract compared to stock.

Is there any way to test or confirm any of these theories and speculations?

take the air filter off and see if the noise goes away. Air may be passing past a gasket or part like a reed valve. Additional clamping may help.

[Vulcan Hammer]

Originally Posted by Hugh Thompson

take the air filter off and see if the noise goes away. Air may be passing past a gasket or part like a reed valve. Additional clamping may help.

Hugh,

Most, if not all, of the "Chirping" went away when I thoroughly lubed the outer face of the K&N so that it made a better seal with the stock cover. The Thunder Kit apparently comes with the necessary lube, but I made do with high temp synthetic brake lube.

There was no loose gasket as you suggested as the backing plate mates directly to the throttle body. I used some high temp rtv during installation to make sure that seal was air-tight. The back of the K&N was also firmly and securely seated in the backing plate groove, so I'm sure there was no air infiltration at that point either.

[submarinerwolfe]

Haven't heard anything in awhile.. any progress Joe? Most importantly, any pics?

[chuckster131]

I'm awaiting them back from chrome.. He told me Saturday at the latest.

[sacarriker]

Originally Posted by chuckster131

Will post pics as soon I get it installed..

Joe, you've been at work and you didn't let me know. Didn't I buy the first intake system? I need the new plate. Keep me posted and just email me with the price. Are you doing something for the left side so I can get that big black box out of there? Been burning up my tires a lot faster since I installed the intake... Thanks!

[chuckster131]

Yes Scott
The plate will eliminate the left side and its gonna look awesome.

[smokey]

Originally Posted by chuckster131

I'm awaiting them back from chrome.. He told me Saturday at the latest.

As long as you're not dealing with scootworks, eh Joe

[chuckster131]

Oh heavens No!
If I was I would never see them back if I was.......

[Duff]

Truth!

[chuckster131]

Here is the new plate filler for the left side of the 1700 engines.

[toy4bob]

Originally Posted by chuckster131

Here is the new plate filler for the left side of the 1700 engines.

forget the picture?

[chuckster131]

Yes didn't attach?

[toy4bob]

attached now, looks great. A guy could get one bare from you to have powdercoated?

[chuckster131]

No problem and you can have it powdercoated .

[BC RED VAQ]

Joe what kind of price are you wanting ?