Engine noise
Oct 3, 2021 | 03:44 PM
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Engine noise
Do y'all get a lot of engine noise through the glass window behind the seats? Just curious....
Oct 3, 2021 | 04:34 PM
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No. Just a little from the injectors.
Oct 3, 2021 | 04:44 PM
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Yes. Just like the C7's LT1, the LT2 is a noisy engine.
Oct 3, 2021 | 07:26 PM
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No, only when you floor it you might hear it a little, but it is not loud.
Oct 4, 2021 | 10:01 AM
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Don’t hear a thing in my HTC!
Oct 4, 2021 | 10:04 AM
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Quote:
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No. Just a little from the injectors.
Like rapid clicking right? I thought that noise was due to the valves?
Oct 4, 2021 | 11:32 AM
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Like rapid clicking right? I thought that noise was due to the valves?
Direct injection noise.
Oct 4, 2021 | 12:17 PM
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Direct injection systems do so at very high pressures. That is what produces the noticeable clicking.
A lot of folks notice it initially, but most are able to tune it out over time like background noise. However, some seem to fixate on it. It is completely normal.
Last edited by Foosh; Oct 4, 2021 at 12:23 PM .
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Oct 4, 2021 | 01:36 PM
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Is there an engine behind that window? Never hear it except through the exhaust.
Oct 4, 2021 | 02:04 PM
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I do hear the injectors, but only if I have my hearing aides in
Oct 4, 2021 | 02:17 PM
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Same as others. I only hear the injectors. Its very quiet otherwise...almost too quiet.
Oct 4, 2021 | 02:47 PM
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No. It's music to my ears.......
Oct 4, 2021 | 05:13 PM
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Too loud or not too loud is very subjective.