Mine definately makes more noise, but its not a "bad" noise. You can really hear the induction, though. Kinda addictive, my mpg dropped after the install, cuz I can't keep my foot off the throttle.

Scott Mabe I WILL be Phil. 1999 Contour SVT, Tropic Green BAT kit, K&N RU-3530+MAF, Magnecore 8.5mm, some audio goodies, Hightowers, Knauberized, tatoo by Parkedcar.