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Na/turbo boosting sound?!

Started by PSI.030 vbmenu_register("postmenu_2280827", true); · 10 Sept 2009 · 6 replies

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PSI.030 vbmenu_register("postmenu_2280827", true);Archived member

10-09-09, 23:26 GMT+10#1

hey guys i have done a turbo conversion on my past 2 vls and both of them wen boosted on 10psi or more makes a funny ticking noise comming from the engine or dash or somewhere.... its not too loud and im pretty sure its not detonation. i thinks its something to do with oil flow but just wanting to know if u guys have had the same thing and what the hell is it?? oh and its complete standard convertion. t3 highflow vlt comp vlt injectors vlt pump intercooler cheers

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Psi_Wagon vbmenu_register("postmenu_2281391", true);Archived member

11-09-09, 17:28 GMT+10#2

are you using the standard turbo plenum with the factory overboost valve? it opens at around 10psi.

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Munro- vbmenu_register("postmenu_2281504", true);Archived member

11-09-09, 20:42 GMT+10#3

ticking? are you sure its not water bubbling in t he head?

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KLAPSI vbmenu_register("postmenu_2281506", true);Archived member

11-09-09, 20:46 GMT+10#4

its probly pinging its an N/A very possible, just check the timing it helps alot..

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VLTomma vbmenu_register("postmenu_2281555", true);Archived member

11-09-09, 21:53 GMT+10#5

could be lifters?

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HTURBO vbmenu_register("postmenu_2281607", true);Archived member

11-09-09, 23:16 GMT+10#6

Detonation, pre ignition, pinging explained. http://www.tricktuners.com/detonation_explained.htm

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YBJLS4 vbmenu_register("postmenu_2285621", true);Archived member

17-09-09, 07:02 GMT+10#7

AS ABOVE....fo sho.

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