Whooshing sound on acceleration

[breal201999]

Sorry for the stupid questions, I'm a noob. I'm still getting a feel for the truck, only have about 500 miles on it. This may be perfectly normal, but I couldn't find anything on this noise in my search.
At idle, the engine noise sounds great, but when accelerating there is this annoying loud "whoosh" sound like a loud fan or sucking of large volume of air. The sound stops when I let off the accelerator. Driving down the road at strong acceleration, it's so much so, that I can't even hear the exhaust!
5.7 L Hemi

Thanks

 

[AustinB]

Video?

Stock intake?

 

[breal201999]

Video?

Stock intake?

I don't have a video of it. It's my wife's daily driver. Everything is stock.

 

[Pull Ya]

It's not a stupid question, however I have a stupid answer. It's probably the sound of you passing the Ford next to you at such a high rate of speed you get that whooshing sound. Sorry I can't help???
Jay

 

[breal201999]

It's not a stupid question, however I have a stupid answer. It's probably the sound of you passing the Ford next to you at such a high rate of speed you get that whooshing sound. Sorry I can't help???
Jay

You have a 2016 with the 5.7, right? You don't notice any sound on acceleration? Other than normal engine rev and exhaust note?

 

[Pull Ya]

No, but my exhaust is probably loud enough to drown out any other sound. I also have a Vararam CAI so that makes some noise also.
Jay

 

[14hemiexpress]

If it's the 5.7l it probably has a mechanical fan. I know my 2010 does and if I don't drive it for a while the fan seems to stay on for a bit but after driving goes away untill needed. Maybe your fan is acting up.

 

[RamCares]

Sorry for the stupid questions, I'm a noob. I'm still getting a feel for the truck, only have about 500 miles on it. This may be perfectly normal, but I couldn't find anything on this noise in my search.
At idle, the engine noise sounds great, but when accelerating there is this annoying loud "whoosh" sound like a loud fan or sucking of large volume of air. The sound stops when I let off the accelerator. Driving down the road at strong acceleration, it's so much so, that I can't even hear the exhaust!
5.7 L Hemi

Thanks

Hey breal201999, if you need to make a stop at your dealership to have this looked at, let me know. Happy to make an appointment!

Kori
Ram Social Care Specialist

 

[madrock]

Does it sound like this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDPQina3wIk

 

[breal201999]

Does it sound like this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDPQina3wIk

Sort of, but probably more like if Pauly Shore said it

 

[breal201999]

If it's the 5.7l it probably has a mechanical fan. I know my 2010 does and if I don't drive it for a while the fan seems to stay on for a bit but after driving goes away untill needed. Maybe your fan is acting up.

I think this is exactly it. The fan stays engaged all the time, and seems 1:1 with engine revs even when the engine is cold.

http://www.ramforum.com/f44/loud_very_loud_engine_fan_noise-79517/

I'm taking it in tomorrow.

 

[Jaxyaks]

Could be an intake leak...

 

[doz]

Clutch fan....

 

[SitKneelBend]

It sounds like your air filter housing isn't closed properly. Open it and reseat the cover.

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[breal201999]

Clutch fan....

Yep, dealer confirmed. Should be in within a couple days. I hadn't had a truck before, so I thought it was normal until I started noticing other Ram's on the road and couldn't hear them like a jet liner driving by.

 

[RamCares]

Yep, dealer confirmed. Should be in within a couple days. I hadn't had a truck before, so I thought it was normal until I started noticing other Ram's on the road and couldn't hear them like a jet liner driving by.

Happy to hear it's being resolved. Don't hesitate to DM me if you're in need of further assistance. - Kevin T, Social Connect Team

 

[breal201999]

Update: Dealer replaced the fan clutch and it sounds like a completely different engine! I can actually rev to my hearts content and hear the exhaust instead of that "woosh" of the mechanical fan! Thanks

 

[nickpohlaandp]

There's also an even better fix... get rid of the mechanical fan and do an electric fan swap from a 2011 or so V6 Ram. That's what I did. Less parasitic drag on the engine (so frees up hp), and I don't have to listen to that fan... ever.

Edit: In case you're wondering, no, I've never come close to overheating, even sitting dead stop in 94 degree Lake Charles, LA traffic.

 

[breal201999]

There's also an even better fix... get rid of the mechanical fan and do an electric fan swap from a 2011 or so V6 Ram. That's what I did. Less parasitic drag on the engine (so frees up hp), and I don't have to listen to that fan... ever.

Edit: In case you're wondering, no, I've never come close to overheating, even sitting dead stop in 94 degree Lake Charles, LA traffic.

I've read about doing that and plan to do that mod when I'm no longer under the watchful eyes of warranty.

 

[nickpohlaandp]

What's a warranty? I keep seeing this word and it confuses me.