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".
BillyGman said: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".
maraudernkc said:Procharger only uses Gates belts. What does Trilogy use?
BillyGman said: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.
Hey, wasn't I supposed to get royalties from that?tallboy 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...
Tallboy,tallboy said:WildBill-something's wrong. There should be NO whistle at all, at idle or any low-RPM driving. Mine is dead quiet-no noise whatsoever. Sounds like something isn't seated right. If you have no luck, PM me and I'll give my phone #, maybe we can figure something out.
wildbill said:Tallboy,
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 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.
MarauderMike said:I have a thought on this also if you aren't having any luck, PM if you need some other ideas.
Mike
11.29 at 121 mph.tallboy said: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:
Does anyone know what the HP & TQ #'s are now for the Trilogy #1 car??? my guess is that it's in the 600's with the Nitrous.bigslim said:11.29 at 121 mph.