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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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My D1SC has gotten quieter, is this normal or is it a sign something is wrong?
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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how long have u had it?
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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You are getting used to it.... thats all.
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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Your hearing is going. :-)
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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You're just used to it. Well sounds like you need to step up to a F series now lol.
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 07:35 AM
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An ATI ProCharger will get quieter as the straight cut gears get broken in, this normally occurs in 500 miles or so. Bob
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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I noticed when I was still on stock shortblock and 9spi my D1SC was pretty noisy @ idle. With my new engine combo the procharger is cranked up quite a bit higher it is considerably quieter @ idle.
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 04:24 AM
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Originally Posted by BlkHwk
I noticed when I was still on stock shortblock and 9spi my D1SC was pretty noisy @ idle. With my new engine combo the procharger is cranked up quite a bit higher it is considerably quieter @ idle.
It sounds like you have added just enough load to the blower at idle to where the gears stay meshed, eliminating the marbles in a jar sound. Bob
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Exotic Performance Plus
It sounds like you have added just enough load to the blower at idle to where the gears stay meshed, eliminating the marbles in a jar sound. Bob

LOL yea that what I was tryin to say in a round about way.
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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I'm glad to know that it's normal, I knew it wasnt my hearing since I used to be able to hear it idling when it was sitting in the garage.
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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IMO the only time u should worry about a S/C noise is when it gets louder lol
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Yeah mine did get a lot quieter after I flushed out all the metal shavings out of the gear box. For and F1 it sounds like a P1 LOL!
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How much quieter? Maybe your belt came off?

Seriously, that's interesting. My D-1SC whines like a tiny jet engine and it has about 9K miles on the head unit.

I have the lovely rattle at idle... I think because I have the "robust" original J bracket and the "awesome" 6-rib set up. Usually good for some boost loss up top. You can almost count on it.

If I lived closer to EPP, I'd probably just drop it off there and say "call me when you have done everything that ATI should have done originally".

8 rib conversion - check!
4.5" intercoolers - check!
ATI Superdamper - check!
crank pinning kit - check!

empty wallet - check!

Otherwise I love my car.
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How much quieter? Maybe your belt came off?

Seriously, that's interesting. My D-1SC whines like a tiny jet engine and it has about 9K miles on the head unit.

I have the lovely rattle at idle... I think because I have the "robust" original J bracket and the "awesome" 6-rib set up. Usually good for some boost loss up top. You can almost count on it.

If I lived closer to EPP, I'd probably just drop it off there and say "call me when you have done everything that ATI should have done originally".

8 rib conversion - check!
4.5" intercoolers - check!
ATI Superdamper - check!
crank pinning kit - check!

empty wallet - check!

Otherwise I love my car.
Bring on up anyway, Indiana is just lovely this time of the year! lol Bob
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