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Old 2013-04-18, 11:21 AM   #1
Double_Rs
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Real Name: Ralph
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Sparks, NV
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Car: 2007 STI
Default compressor surge, waste gate flutter, or what???

Hey guys, so I recently started noticing a flutter sound from my engine bay. It only happens during throttle lift at low boost levels, like around 1-8 psi. I've researched a ton and everyone is giving mixed info on what it could be. I didn't think it could be the waste gate since it doesn't occur under load and building up on boost. It only happens when I lift off the throttle. I tried a couple steady 3rd gear pulls all the way to 11psi and I get the the o'so good "pssshh" sound when I lift off, but at lower boost levels I get the flutter.

What I've done prior to hearing it: defi boost gauge install, and the solo instruction event. I also have to confess that I had a k&n typhoon sri without a tune during that event (dumb move I know, but it's been on the car ever since I bought it) but I'm getting a stage 2 flash next week from kspeed I promise. But anyways, any ideas on what the sound could be? Stock BPV maybe?
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