WildBill, did you also change the blower and/or serpentine belts? if so, what brand of belt(s) did you use? Some belts make noise that sounds like a whistle, however, it isn't what i would call "Loud".
Trilogy Equipped Marauders
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Procharger only uses Gates belts. What does Trilogy use?
BillyGman said:
maraudernkc said:
Gates.
Goodyear makes some more expensive belts that are called "Gatorback" belts. I installed these on my car because they're beiffer, and they have a design that looks just like an alligator's back. They grip a little better than standard belts do. But I also found that they make a little bit of a noise too. It isn't a chirping or squealing noise that's associated with belt slipage though. It's more of a noise that can be descibed as a whistle. However it isn't all that loud. In fact, you usually cannot even hear it from inside the car unless you drive slow past a cment wall or a parked car with your windows down.
I've had these belts for about 10 months now.They come in 6-rib and 8-rib designs just like the standard belts do, but they have cross cuts in the ribs kind of like an aggressive snow tire tread. I had them on the car when I gave "Tallboy" a ride in it, and I bet that he didn't even notice the sound the belts make. You really have to listen for it, so I don't know if that's what WildBill would be hearing on his car, since it isn't all that loud like I previously stated.
I've had these belts for about 10 months now.They come in 6-rib and 8-rib designs just like the standard belts do, but they have cross cuts in the ribs kind of like an aggressive snow tire tread. I had them on the car when I gave "Tallboy" a ride in it, and I bet that he didn't even notice the sound the belts make. You really have to listen for it, so I don't know if that's what WildBill would be hearing on his car, since it isn't all that loud like I previously stated.
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BillyGman said:
You are correct, my friend. I did not notice at all.
BTW, that post you put up on mm.net about these Gatorback belts really helped out a fellow member a while back. A Trilogy customer was installing new belts, and was confused as to the proper part numbers and lengths. I wasn't at home, so I couldn't check my manual. Instead, I got on-line at the office, dug up your post, and gave him the correct part numbers. Your post saved the day!!!
:beer: < Dunkin Donuts coffee in those mugs, not beer...
I'm not sure re:the K&N
I feel that I have this installed right. It was not that hard to do. Some screw clamps, a bracket or two some tubing. But this has a very loud whistle. I really have not had the opportunity to test drive it yet. My wife was away all weekend long and the kids were mine. Tomorrow will be my first drive with it. I wouldn't mind talking with you about it. I will feel that it is money well spent if as you say, it is dead quiet. But right now it is not. Perhaps something is not hooked up right. Not sure. Let me know what you trhink. A phone call would be fine with me. As for as changing the belts. Nothing was changed since the blower was installed. I have 90 days with Summit to return it. They said that there would be a noise with it. I got part number 63-1111 from them. It is a K&N Air charger kit. The filter and the new tube to the throttle body is what got installed using the original MAF sensor and connection. We'll see.......... :shrug:
Tallboy,tallboy said:
I feel that I have this installed right. It was not that hard to do. Some screw clamps, a bracket or two some tubing. But this has a very loud whistle. I really have not had the opportunity to test drive it yet. My wife was away all weekend long and the kids were mine. Tomorrow will be my first drive with it. I wouldn't mind talking with you about it. I will feel that it is money well spent if as you say, it is dead quiet. But right now it is not. Perhaps something is not hooked up right. Not sure. Let me know what you trhink. A phone call would be fine with me. As for as changing the belts. Nothing was changed since the blower was installed. I have 90 days with Summit to return it. They said that there would be a noise with it. I got part number 63-1111 from them. It is a K&N Air charger kit. The filter and the new tube to the throttle body is what got installed using the original MAF sensor and connection. We'll see.......... :shrug:
wildbill said:
I PMed you my phone number. I think I know what's wrong. If I do not answer it's because I'm with a client. I'll see that I missed a call and call you back.
tallboy said:
I have a thought on this also if you aren't having any luck, PM if you need some other ideas.
Mike
MarauderMike said:
Thanks Mike! But, we were able to come up with a fix. The K&N is now operating as it should.
Update!!! There's a new "Top Dog" in town!!! Jerry Barnes in Trilogy1 ran a 11.29 1/4 mile in Norwalk this weekend!!! :bowdown:
11.29 at 121 mph.tallboy said:
Lidio didn't print off any dyno sheets for Jerry this time. Power was about the same as it was before Jerry had the short block rebuilt...that would be a bit over 600 for both rwhp & tq with the spray.
What an incredible run! I was glad to be there with Jerry when he ran it. Given the 80+ temps and the hit-n-miss track conditions it was really something. On Saturday the best Jerry could muster was a few 12.0s and a 12.7 with horrible traction. That just goes to show you how important track condtions are.
On Friday Jerry went 11.90 without the NOS.
What an incredible run! I was glad to be there with Jerry when he ran it. Given the 80+ temps and the hit-n-miss track conditions it was really something. On Saturday the best Jerry could muster was a few 12.0s and a 12.7 with horrible traction. That just goes to show you how important track condtions are.
On Friday Jerry went 11.90 without the NOS.
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