Most times mycar has that growl that we all like, but sometimes the engine whines a little. Like I got a 2.5 rather than a 4.6. Anybody else have this?

 

Yep. Happes about a third of the time. Haven't figured out what it is, yet. Happened to me when I first got the car, and I thought maybe it was the intake, but after a CAI (during which I checked through all the fittings I could see) I still have the problem, so it's maybe something else. Happens even when idle, so I know it's not a body issue (like a hood whistle or something).

The only thing I can think of is that either there's a leaf in my AC vents, or the radiator fans are making the noise. My money's on the radiator, though, since I get the noise even when the AC is off.

Dealer couldn't find anything, but they weren't able to replicate the issue when I last had it in. (Isn't that always the way?)

 

I have an update. If the car is warm, and I drive it easy for the first 5-10 minutes, then drive it hard, no engine whine.
If the car is warm, and I then drive it hard, I am more likely to get that whine.

 

Its the TB

 

Any more info?

 

i honestly think its the gears.

 

I think it's annoying...



I'll try the warm-up approach...but that won't always work. I'm like a quarter mile from all the main highways I use to get around...I'd have to drive around my block 20 times to "play nice" before I went anywhere! lol