exhaust leak? or boost leak?

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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 08:15 PM
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exhaust leak? or boost leak?

everytime on light throttle.. high pitch whistling noise starts.. not even boosting
actually the sounds is higher on cruising on vacuum pressure. i have no boost problem what so ever.. runs normal.. the sounds actually starts out with a little fluttering noise then like a diesel turbo noise.. anyone can help me diagnose this? i dont know where to start.. i hope my turbo is not blown
Old Mar 15, 2012 | 09:25 PM
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If you say it sounds like a fluttering sound, it might just be compressor surge from your turbo.

What you're describing kind of sounds like this... VF34 Compressor Surge - YouTube

Is that correct?
Old Mar 15, 2012 | 11:19 PM
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kinda but its not that bad.. sound kinda faint.. when i cruise on the freeway. i can hear the whistling noise with a slight touch on the gas peddle..
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What's the cars set up atm.
Old Mar 16, 2012 | 12:36 AM
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up-pipe and belmouth downpipe and 3" exhaust. silicon turbo inlet and elbow stock airbox with k@n panel filter snorkel removed. turbo xs mbc...
Old Mar 16, 2012 | 12:40 AM
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check your silicone inlet?
Old Mar 16, 2012 | 12:43 AM
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the sound that my car makes while crusing is very noticable... when driving by walls and curb... all u hear is shrrhhhhhh... and off the peddle. then gas alittle and shrrrssssshhhh....... and this is just driving around town lightly..
Old Mar 16, 2012 | 12:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Heedz
check your silicone inlet?
it might be it.. afterall the brand is "gimmick" turbo inlet...
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almost sounds like a grinding noise right?
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I also have a slight whistle while in vacuum pressure, I think it is normal turbo noise that you get when you have an aftermarket downpipe. I could be wrong though.
Old Mar 16, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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I also have a slight whistle while in vacuum pressure, I think it is normal turbo noise that you get when you have an aftermarket downpipe. I could be wrong though.
anyone can confirm this ? and god no grinding noise pleaase. my bug eye been grinding on 1st gear for its entire life
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