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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 07:29 AM
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when i get high in rpms in my 94 civic it makes a loud noise. it kind of sounds like a turbo in a way.
would anyone know what that could be?
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 07:32 AM
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what civic do you have? what engine is in it? and heres the kicker...

do you have vtec?
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 07:54 AM
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its a d15 non vtec
sorry i should have said that
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 08:21 AM
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does it sounds like a blow-off valve? or does it just sound loud and smooth?
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 08:31 AM
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well it doesnt sound like a bov.
like around 4500 rpms it starts to wistle or hum in a way.
but it actually sounds pretty cool, but im afriad it might be something bad.
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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hahahaha
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 08:43 AM
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Do you have an intake?
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 08:44 AM
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yeah
i'll take a look at that
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 08:45 AM
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Bingo, it's most likely your intake.
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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well thats cool as long as it doesnt blow up. lol
but i never go past 6000 rpms any ways and i think the redline on dx is like 6500 right?
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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It's your intake. Mine does the same thing... Doesn't hurt anything, just makes a neat noise.
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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Not sure actually i think 6800? I'm not positive.
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 09:08 AM
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haha it is pretty cool noise
and i remember it is 6800 but im not sure if i should take it that far b/c i have a rebuild head on mine
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 09:10 AM
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I used to take my d15b7 or whatever it was to 7200 thats the cut off all day for fun, never had a problem, that little motor was strong. haha.
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 09:14 AM
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do you think it would be safe with a rebuilt head.
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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If its rebuilt then I guess, but its pointless to aimlessly beat on your car, I just did cause I was getting my swap the week after.
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 09:35 AM
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my intake is wistling is tht bad...no your car is fine.
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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My intake also whistles, it's rather annoying it. It only happens at around 2/3 throttle, I would love to fix it if anyone has. Skunk 2 mani btw.
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 12:41 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by littleblue &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My intake also whistles, it's rather annoying it. It only happens at around 2/3 throttle, I would love to fix it if anyone has. Skunk 2 mani btw.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Get an OEM breather assembly
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mcvtec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Get an OEM breather assembly </TD></TR></TABLE>

or tape over the hole with some black tape.
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by littleblue &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My intake also whistles, it's rather annoying it. It only happens at around 2/3 throttle, I would love to fix it if anyone has. Skunk 2 mani btw.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Mines the exact same!
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by davefromPA &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

or tape over the hole with some black tape. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Which hole would this be?
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