new fluttering sound in boost
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new fluttering sound in boost
During boost I hear a fluttering air noise that increases in volume with pressure.
I thought it might be related to the new EBC that I installed so I removed the EBC and the signal line goes directly to the actuator. The noise still occurs. I inspected the lines, tubes, etc. and did not see anything wrong.
I have a 20 second video and log from today. I also have a couple videos from an autocross yesterday. I have a microphone in the engine compartment to help pickup the sound.
The noise is more noticeable today than yesterday. Has anyone heard this before or have an idea of what it might be?
Today's video, goes with attached log:
Autocross video 1 - Fluttering noise around 5-7 seconds, 17-19 seconds,
Autocross video 2 - noise around 6-8 seconds
I thought it might be related to the new EBC that I installed so I removed the EBC and the signal line goes directly to the actuator. The noise still occurs. I inspected the lines, tubes, etc. and did not see anything wrong.
I have a 20 second video and log from today. I also have a couple videos from an autocross yesterday. I have a microphone in the engine compartment to help pickup the sound.
The noise is more noticeable today than yesterday. Has anyone heard this before or have an idea of what it might be?
Today's video, goes with attached log:
Autocross video 1 - Fluttering noise around 5-7 seconds, 17-19 seconds,
Autocross video 2 - noise around 6-8 seconds
#3
That sounds like your axle/half shaft or whatever it's called where the bolts are on your axle hitting the exhaust pipe to me whenever your engine rocks after you left off on the gas. I've had a noise similar to what's in the video happen to me before with my 3" exhaust when I was trying to get it to not hang so low.
EDIT: in fact, after listening to the 3rd video, I'm pretty sure it's this, because the sound happens even long after your bov should have opened, and it happens during turns when your exhaust could be moving around
EDIT: in fact, after listening to the 3rd video, I'm pretty sure it's this, because the sound happens even long after your bov should have opened, and it happens during turns when your exhaust could be moving around
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I don't have a BOV. The only thing that is connected now is the signal line to the actuator. No EBC right now.
I haven't had time yet to check everything again as suggested by hornetball.
I am aware there are other noises that you may hear in the video that I also need to figure out.
The noise I am referring to is most definitely air related. I can make it happen on command by hitting boost while going straight or turning. It's just a f-f-f-f-f-f-f-f sound while in boost and while the WG is open. The volume increases with boost. Not sure if it is an intake or exhaust sound.
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I do have a followup question on the actuator. Say the actuator is set to open the WG at 7PSI. The pressure in the system hits 7, the WG opens, and the pressure immediately drops. I'm guessing the WG closes and the system builds pressure again.
Does the actuator and WG rapidly open and close as the pressure is hitting the limit and dropping again? Is that a potential cause for the noise I am hearing?
Or, sense this is an analog environment, the WG might not really get the chance to close all the way because as it is closing the pressure is building again. Just curious.
I haven't had time yet to check everything again as suggested by hornetball.
I am aware there are other noises that you may hear in the video that I also need to figure out.
The noise I am referring to is most definitely air related. I can make it happen on command by hitting boost while going straight or turning. It's just a f-f-f-f-f-f-f-f sound while in boost and while the WG is open. The volume increases with boost. Not sure if it is an intake or exhaust sound.
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I do have a followup question on the actuator. Say the actuator is set to open the WG at 7PSI. The pressure in the system hits 7, the WG opens, and the pressure immediately drops. I'm guessing the WG closes and the system builds pressure again.
Does the actuator and WG rapidly open and close as the pressure is hitting the limit and dropping again? Is that a potential cause for the noise I am hearing?
Or, sense this is an analog environment, the WG might not really get the chance to close all the way because as it is closing the pressure is building again. Just curious.
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And out of curiosity, any thoughts on my other question? Not so much on the cause of this noise, but just how the actuator and WG work in general at/near peak boost.
I do have a followup question on the actuator. Say the actuator is set to open the WG at 7PSI. The pressure in the system hits 7, the WG opens, and the pressure immediately drops. I'm guessing the WG closes and the system builds pressure again.
Does the actuator and WG rapidly open and close as the pressure is hitting the limit and dropping again? Is that a potential cause for the noise I am hearing?
Or, since this is an analog environment, the WG might not really get the chance to close all the way because as it is closing the pressure is building again. Just curious.
Does the actuator and WG rapidly open and close as the pressure is hitting the limit and dropping again? Is that a potential cause for the noise I am hearing?
Or, since this is an analog environment, the WG might not really get the chance to close all the way because as it is closing the pressure is building again. Just curious.
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I do have a followup question on the actuator. Say the actuator is set to open the WG at 7PSI. The pressure in the system hits 7, the WG opens, and the pressure immediately drops. I'm guessing the WG closes and the system builds pressure again.
Does the actuator and WG rapidly open and close as the pressure is hitting the limit and dropping again? Is that a potential cause for the noise I am hearing?
Or, sense this is an analog environment, the WG might not really get the chance to close all the way because as it is closing the pressure is building again. Just curious.
Does the actuator and WG rapidly open and close as the pressure is hitting the limit and dropping again? Is that a potential cause for the noise I am hearing?
Or, sense this is an analog environment, the WG might not really get the chance to close all the way because as it is closing the pressure is building again. Just curious.
This means that your boost will be fairly stable- maybe with some initial overshoot and a little droop at higher rpms/loads, but it should NOT flutter.
The quick opening/closing scenario you describe *could* happen if you add a strong T(ime) element to your control system. But that sounds unlikely. Maybe if the hose is kinked or plugged. I never tried, but please check that WG hose to make sure.
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It sounds like compressor surge from over working the 2554 you are running. Maybe?
Here is what it sounds like to me in the background of the videos
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=4430838123929
Here is what it sounds like to me in the background of the videos
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=4430838123929
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