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vividracing · 04-29-2015, 02:06 PM

I have the OFT/OFH on 91 pump and after a couple weeks of driving I don't have the chirping anymore. It's kind of unusual to me, the OFH isn't known to stop the crickets, is it?

-RyanG

Tcoat · 04-29-2015, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by vividracing

I have the OFT/OFH on 91 pump and after a couple weeks of driving I don't have the chirping anymore. It's kind of unusual to me, the OFH isn't known to stop the crickets, is it?

-RyanG

A few have said it does and just as many said no. Were you running 91 before? Running 91 with no ethanol works for me. I add some 93 with it and my little buddies get all happy and start to sing. I have become convinced they are quiet until drunk.

vividracing · 04-29-2015, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

A few have said it does and just as many said no. Were you running 91 before? Running 91 with no ethanol works for me. I add some 93 with it and my little buddies get all happy and start to sing. I have become convinced they are quiet until drunk.

Always have run with 91-E10, I haven't tried looking for non-ethanol, it doesn't really bother me so much to look for it.

Tcoat · 04-29-2015, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by vividracing

Always have run with 91-E10, I haven't tried looking for non-ethanol, it doesn't really bother me so much to look for it.

The rare occasions I coax them to life it is just sort of "oh there they are". Not bothered either really and certainly not the earth shattering experience some make it out to be.

SeanTP · 04-30-2015, 06:49 AM

I currently have a 2015 Steel FRS 6mt and am already experiencing crickets at 115 miles.

I baby that thing too. Don't even shift above 4k rpms.

2016 Camaro SS · 04-30-2015, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SeanTP

I currently have a 2015 Steel FRS 6mt and am already experiencing crickets at 115 miles.

I baby that thing too. Don't even shift above 4k rpms.

Welcome to the club.

Tcoat · 04-30-2015, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SeanTP

I currently have a 2015 Steel FRS 6mt and am already experiencing crickets at 115 miles.

I baby that thing too. Don't even shift above 4k rpms.

Don't worry it isn't broke. How you drive it will have zero effect on the chirps.

FR-S.13 · 05-01-2015, 10:17 AM

I read sometime in the recent past that gas used may determine to some degree whether you have crickets or not. I'm pretty monogamous with my gas, but I thought I'd give a different brand a try...no harm in that, right? So I went to a Shell station that's about 20 minutes out of my way and got a tank full of V-power 93, and as of my second fillup, crickets are GONE. I was shocked. Pleased, but shocked. 10,xxx miles, btw. Suffice it to say, I'll be going there for gas from now on. Sorry to all the folks that don't have access to anything better than 91.

Edit: crickets are back. FML.

eurominican · 05-07-2015, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by vividracing

I have the OFT/OFH on 91 pump and after a couple weeks of driving I don't have the chirping anymore. It's kind of unusual to me, the OFH isn't known to stop the crickets, is it?

-RyanG

I just bought an OFT, please PLEASE make the cricket noise go away!! I've had the chirp since like 1k miles and already got it replaced like over a year ago and (OF COURSE) it only went away for like 150 miles on the new pump.. I HATE it.. Some people here say you get used to it.. Well it irks me every time I hear it.

Also, just bought a Tomei UEL header from ft86speedfactory but keeping the rest of the exhaust system stock. Here's to hope that either the OFT eliminates the sound or the louder exhaust covers it up..

chaoskaze · 05-07-2015, 06:32 AM

^^ Try all different gas station/brand near you. Around me all shell is bad, only some chevron are quiet.

kch · 05-07-2015, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by eurominican

I just bought an OFT, please PLEASE make the cricket noise go away!!

It won't.

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Also, just bought a Tomei UEL header from ft86speedfactory but keeping the rest of the exhaust system stock. Here's to hope that ... the louder exhaust covers it up..

It won't.

Sorry to be a downer.

Tcoat · 05-07-2015, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FR-S.13

I read sometime in the recent past that gas used may determine to some degree whether you have crickets or not. I'm pretty monogamous with my gas, but I thought I'd give a different brand a try...no harm in that, right? So I went to a Shell station that's about 20 minutes out of my way and got a tank full of V-power 93, and as of my second fillup, crickets are GONE. I was shocked. Pleased, but shocked. 10,xxx miles, btw. Suffice it to say, I'll be going there for gas from now on. Sorry to all the folks that don't have access to anything better than 91.

Edit: crickets are back. FML.

So bizarre how that works. I use 91 and am cricket free. Put some V-power 93 in and they are guarantied to appear.

I am pretty sure the crickets have internet access and as soon as people post here that they don't have them you get put on a list for immediate attention.

Eski · 05-07-2015, 02:52 PM

I work at subaru and i LOL every time i see one of these threads pop back up, there is no known cure yet. It's not detrimental to your engine, however annoying the sound is, so just crank your stereo and let it be for now. As soon as a fix is out there I will be the first to blast it all over the forums, believe me.

P.S there are many temporary fixes for it and some people never get the issue however i believe those people dont drive hard at all. mine only started after my first canyon run after 1k miles when i broke the 5k rpm mark. Swapping out gas to get different ethanol ratings is one of the most common fixes but honestly too costly in the long run for a problem that causes no damage to your engine.

strat61caster · 05-07-2015, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Eski

I work at subaru and i LOL every time i see one of these threads pop back up, there is no known cure yet.

Just out of curiosity, in what capacity do you work for Subaru?

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05-01-2015, 10:17 AM	#4642
FR-S.13 Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2021 Supra 3.0 premium Location: Ohio, 'Murica Posts: 53 Thanks: 62 Thanked 38 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I read sometime in the recent past that gas used may determine to some degree whether you have crickets or not. I'm pretty monogamous with my gas, but I thought I'd give a different brand a try...no harm in that, right? So I went to a Shell station that's about 20 minutes out of my way and got a tank full of V-power 93, and as of my second fillup, crickets are GONE. I was shocked. Pleased, but shocked. 10,xxx miles, btw. Suffice it to say, I'll be going there for gas from now on. Sorry to all the folks that don't have access to anything better than 91. Edit: crickets are back. FML. Last edited by FR-S.13; 05-07-2015 at 05:25 AM.

05-07-2015, 06:32 AM	#4644
chaoskaze The Fail Boat Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: CWP S.B. Location: LasVegas Posts: 3,028 Thanks: 4,720 Thanked 1,294 Times in 874 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Engine idle chirping (cricket) noise poll. ^^ Try all different gas station/brand near you. Around me all shell is bad, only some chevron are quiet.

05-07-2015, 02:52 PM	#4647
Eski Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: '15 Brz Series Blue Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 541 Thanks: 270 Thanked 344 Times in 186 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I work at subaru and i LOL every time i see one of these threads pop back up, there is no known cure yet. It's not detrimental to your engine, however annoying the sound is, so just crank your stereo and let it be for now. As soon as a fix is out there I will be the first to blast it all over the forums, believe me. P.S there are many temporary fixes for it and some people never get the issue however i believe those people dont drive hard at all. mine only started after my first canyon run after 1k miles when i broke the 5k rpm mark. Swapping out gas to get different ethanol ratings is one of the most common fixes but honestly too costly in the long run for a problem that causes no damage to your engine. __________________ "Listen, smile, agree and then do whatever the fuck you were going to do anyway." -Robert Downey Jr.

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vividracing Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,593 Thanks: 491 Thanked 1,065 Times in 617 Posts Mentioned: 49 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I have the OFT/OFH on 91 pump and after a couple weeks of driving I don't have the chirping anymore. It's kind of unusual to me, the OFH isn't known to stop the crickets, is it? -RyanG

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SeanTP Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: 2015 Steel FR-S Location: United States Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I currently have a 2015 Steel FRS 6mt and am already experiencing crickets at 115 miles. I baby that thing too. Don't even shift above 4k rpms.

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