MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Technical Workshop => Topic started by: jocco on May 20, 2014, 02:35:01 pm

Title: Intake whistle
Post by: jocco on May 20, 2014, 02:35:01 pm
I drive a 2007 Leon FR with 2.0 tfsi with dsg.

I fitted a BSH True seal intake and now I have an annoying whistle when on full load between 2500-5000 RPM.

Anyone had this whistle with an aftermarket filter, and how can I remove it?

On the seat forum someone suggested that its the stock diverted valve as it slightly releases boost and it gets heard because of the open cone filter.

He changed to a classic dump valve, removed the stock electric diverter valve and the whistle has gone.

I don't like dump valves so was hoping someone has solved this without fitting one.
Title: Re: Intake whistle
Post by: jocco on May 20, 2014, 02:36:20 pm
Pic of the filter fitted

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F20%2Fuza4epyh.jpg&hash=ce344431e3851e5762ea5cc6030c5a8c4b294cce)
Title: Re: Intake whistle
Post by: SurreyED30 on May 20, 2014, 02:48:36 pm
Hi mate

Pritty much all aftermarket open filter intakes makes the sucking/whistling noise mate.
To be honest there's nothing you can about it unless you go back to oem with panel filter or try an enclosed canister intake to minimise intake noise.
Title: Re: Intake whistle
Post by: jocco on May 20, 2014, 03:04:37 pm
I dont think its the same noise you are referring.

The sucking noise on low revs that's like Darth Vader is something that I dont mind.

I get a ridiculous whistle noise which literately sound like some kid with a whistle is stuck under the bonnet :)
Title: Re: Intake whistle
Post by: jocco on May 20, 2014, 03:11:48 pm
Here is a video of my car

Title: Re: Intake whistle
Post by: jocco on May 20, 2014, 03:16:56 pm
Here is one from a golf gti

Title: Re: Intake whistle
Post by: scopes on May 20, 2014, 03:26:50 pm
Sounds like air passing...
Title: Re: Intake whistle
Post by: xjay1337 on May 20, 2014, 03:34:56 pm
They all make a whistley noise.

And take off the dump valve!
Title: Re: Intake whistle
Post by: GTI-Ross on May 20, 2014, 03:44:21 pm
I know what whistle you mean, my MK6 did it with the EVOMS intake, its more like a high pitch whine than whistle. Its classed as Turbo whine / whistle even though its not always from the turbo.

Many people say it how the air filtered / forced down the intake / what pressure its going in at. As soon as i changed to a different aftermarket intake whistle had gone.

The only other thing that cause it is loose joining, have you trebles checked all joining parts are ultra tight and not leaking air.
Title: Re: Intake whistle
Post by: Karl_mac_ on May 20, 2014, 07:24:27 pm
Thats the exact same noise my Focus ST made when running an open cone with a knackered recirc valve
Title: Re: Intake whistle
Post by: SurreyED30 on May 20, 2014, 08:10:06 pm
I'd check the DV and replace with a rev G, £33 from TPS.
double check all of the jubilee clips, might even be worth closely examining the intakes silicone hoses for tears ?
Title: Re: Intake whistle
Post by: jocco on May 20, 2014, 10:16:50 pm
Thanks for the info guys.
I checked and retightened everything. Everything was fine.
Will try and remove the DV to inspect it this weekend.
Title: Re: Intake whistle
Post by: jocco on May 20, 2014, 10:18:51 pm
The noise is still there even when I changed the open cone filter that came with the kit.

I fitted a enclosed carbon bmc box, and the whistle is even louder.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F21%2Fyhy9e9eg.jpg&hash=a9137dabf93b239e8f045ecad7a81375aff00dca)
Title: Re: Intake whistle
Post by: Dan_FR on May 20, 2014, 10:58:27 pm
I had the same on my FR with the BSH kit - you won't get rid of it until you change your intake.

I made my own intake with bigger diameter pipework and the noise is non-existent
Title: Re: Intake whistle
Post by: jocco on May 20, 2014, 11:40:48 pm
Damn it. And I really like the look of it. Also it gave me a decent power gain.
I guess I might consider selling it in near future.
Title: Re: Intake whistle
Post by: betty_swollox on May 21, 2014, 12:12:51 am
Here is a video of my car



that would drive me insane
Title: Re: Intake whistle
Post by: jocco on May 21, 2014, 12:20:35 am
Dan, what diameter is your custom intake?
Do you have a progress threat on seatcupra.net
Title: Re: Intake whistle
Post by: Dan_FR on May 21, 2014, 08:30:33 am
I used the guide floating around on here and on SCN http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=388109 (http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=388109)

Its 90mm from the MAF pipe. Only thing i did slightly differently is the positioning of the air filter but that makes little difference.

The whine from the BSH was insufferable  :signLOL: