there is a loud air noise coming from the motor, What could it be?

1996 BMW 328
290,000 MILES
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LAMBERTM
Wen the caris idling there is no noise but as soon as i accelerate there is a very loud noise as if air is rushung through the motor please help thanks
Apr 26, 2012 at 10:10 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check for vacuum leaks.
Apr 26, 2012 at 9:39 PM
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