I just bought a New '06 SS/SC. I was showing my brother the engine with the hood up and I noticed a rather loud ticking/knocking sound from the engine. I have preium gas in it. It has about 900 miles on it. I was just wondering if you guys have noticed this too or if i need to take this in to get fixed.

 

No knock or engine noise for me, yet, crosses fingers... im at 3500 Km
Bring it in and get it check out!!

 

is it just the grinding of the supercharger? if so this is normal, my mechanic thought something was wrong with mine until i told him its always done it.... so he started up another SS/SC and it did the same thing, so its normal...

 

Yes that noise is 100% normal. Remember this is a supercharged car and there aren't many supercharged models out there so people aren't used to these noises. It's OK!

 

hmm... why is it that I don't have that noise? Or maybe I do and don't notice it??? lol

 

You do have the noise. It's not all that loud or anything it's a light click and tick. Open your engine compartment while the car is running. You'll see now that you are looking for it. It's more noticable when the car is cold. It's all OK!

 

Thanks for the help, I've never had a supercharger before, the only time I've heard knocking sounds before was right before my first car ('86 cav) threw a rod. Made me a little paranoid

 

yea, i was showing my engine to my friend one day in the spring, when i lifted the hood and heard it i was a bit worried, but found out it was normal. All is good. Enjoy your ride!

 

The ticking noise you are talking about,....it happens when the car is off to right? Like when its cooling down...? Thats when I hear it mostly...