H3 Intake vibration

[Michro]

I have a VERY annoying vibration noise coming from my intake box. Happens at lower RPMs. Don't know a fix. It's a volant air intake system. Anyone ever hear of this issue and possible fixes?

 

[alrock]

You should be able to replicate it with the engine running and your head under the hood, with someone moving the accelerator. Loose fitting, loose mounting bolts or possibly where the intake goes through the fender wall.

 

[Michro]

Honestly I'm considering replacing with a K&N intake. The only worry I have about those is that a trusted mechanic friend told me not to have an exposed filter because if a splash of water hits it, it could cause the engine to basically inhale the water, making it choke. And if I want to go through some higher levels of water I need to consider that. Volant has a terrible reputation for loud vibration.

 

[alrock]

A closed box is better than an open box to minimize dirt, water and even air temp. I believe the air temp coming through the fender would be better than the air temp coming from under the hood.

If you don't like the Volant, consider using the OEM box with an AirDoc intake.

While you haven't mentioned filters, in my opinion you'll be better off with a dry filter like AFE or AEM vs. the oiled types like K&N. Check out the other threads here regarding filters and intakes.

 

[Michro]

I just found this. I know it's for Nissan trucks, but I imagine they are pretty much the same. Basically I can get some rubber padding to place under it.

http://www.clubtitan.org/forums/archive/index.php/t-21391.html

 

[Michro]

Does anyone know how hard it is to remove the air intake box? I'm not sure if that many people actually have the Volant one, most I see are K&N or otherwise.

 

[alrock]

OEM is easy to remove with three bolts, I think. I would think that the Volant is mounted the same way. They should be easily visible around the box

 

[Michro]

As a temporary fix I rolled up some electrical tape and stuffed it where the intake box makes contact with the metal. When I find more time I will unbolt that area and lay some very thin adhesive rubber/foam.

 

[Michro]

It's amazing having a quiet ride