Turbo chatter - FMIC
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Turbo chatter - FMIC
Hello people
I fitted my FMIC to my Impreza yesterday
A few things i have noticed since this
The chatter from the turbo is VERY loud
The dump valve dumps louder
Is this ok.
I made a wee video - This is me taking my foot off the accelerator gradually
http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...5042009080.flv
I fitted my FMIC to my Impreza yesterday
A few things i have noticed since this
The chatter from the turbo is VERY loud
The dump valve dumps louder
Is this ok.
I made a wee video - This is me taking my foot off the accelerator gradually
http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...5042009080.flv
Last edited by Connor_scotland; 25 April 2009 at 04:33 PM.
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mine does that with my td05 18g fitted.
I also have an fmic and aps air intake. No idea if i should be worried about it or not bearing in mind the car still anhialates everything on the road :-)
I also have an fmic and aps air intake. No idea if i should be worried about it or not bearing in mind the car still anhialates everything on the road :-)
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haha cheers lads
On full boar it sounds awesome
It took me from 8am to 6pm to fit the intercooler - Hit every possible problem lol but its on an running great so :-) its all good
Its also making the car pop an bang more - i didnt think it was connected with that lol
A bit more lag aswell but not alot
On full boar it sounds awesome
It took me from 8am to 6pm to fit the intercooler - Hit every possible problem lol but its on an running great so :-) its all good
Its also making the car pop an bang more - i didnt think it was connected with that lol
A bit more lag aswell but not alot
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fitted mine afew days ago and got it mapped..mine chatters like a gudun. Spoke to dave at api about it and he said it was fine. im running a VF28 which cnt really take chatter or stalling but what im getting is fine. It not alot but sounds sweet when you come off the throttle!
mine took me ages!! had to do loads of modding plus i also fitted a cold air feed so had to mod all the piping and was a really tight squeeze! will post piccies when i get chance.
mine took me ages!! had to do loads of modding plus i also fitted a cold air feed so had to mod all the piping and was a really tight squeeze! will post piccies when i get chance.
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Sounds just like mine! i'd say the chatter is coming from the airfilter.. also you will get some lag but i'd get a re-mep sorted v soon - it should improve a few things, also i'd say keep the d/v on
ps. the chatter i get back from mine seems to be louder then my new dumpvalve! lol.
ps. the chatter i get back from mine seems to be louder then my new dumpvalve! lol.
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Chatter is usually caused by the dump valve not opening enough or its action not being damped, sound like its it openening/shutting with every odd shock wave pulse as opposed opening and staying open for the duration of the "dump" ( if that made sense ).
Need to check the action of the DV piston is still smooth so it dampens its response, and also try re-adjusting the spring rate (usually softer).
I know of a few aftermarket DVs that I've been forced to mess with to try and cure this and no matter how much adjusting nothing would fix it - barring trying different DVs (although on two cars, fitting the factory plastic DV did fix it - although these cars did still have a TMIC, so that was just a simple 5min swap )
Need to check the action of the DV piston is still smooth so it dampens its response, and also try re-adjusting the spring rate (usually softer).
I know of a few aftermarket DVs that I've been forced to mess with to try and cure this and no matter how much adjusting nothing would fix it - barring trying different DVs (although on two cars, fitting the factory plastic DV did fix it - although these cars did still have a TMIC, so that was just a simple 5min swap )
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Can't see how unless the car has a serious backfire though the inlet in a big way, or the MAF is directly bolted the chassis or engine (or part that is bolted to the engine like coolant tank) without any form of rubberised fixing, which allows vibrations to destroy the sensor.
Can cause fuelling issues though.
Can cause fuelling issues though.
#21
No it'll be fine. I've been running the same set up as you for 3 years without issue. Just enjoy the chatter, you'll soon get used to it. Definatly need to get the map tweaked though, sooner rather than later.
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I've got a very chatty type r too! fmic, and KnN cone filter to thanks for that.
I've also got a VTA dump valve on mine which I'm trying to decide if I like or not, sometimes it gets on my nerves, other times on full chat I don't mind it. I'm thinking about reverting back to the standard dump valve but not sure if it'll harm anything as the car has a simtek mapped by bob rawle and it was all mapped with the VTA on it, so not sure if bob mapped it to suit.
Can anyone confirm if it'll harm the turbo or anything if I do fit the standard dump valve back on??
I've also got a VTA dump valve on mine which I'm trying to decide if I like or not, sometimes it gets on my nerves, other times on full chat I don't mind it. I'm thinking about reverting back to the standard dump valve but not sure if it'll harm anything as the car has a simtek mapped by bob rawle and it was all mapped with the VTA on it, so not sure if bob mapped it to suit.
Can anyone confirm if it'll harm the turbo or anything if I do fit the standard dump valve back on??
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From: glenrothes,fife SCOTLAND!!!!!!
fmic guide for a novice lol
ok i know this is not really related i had a few scoobies but never worked on them and am trying to do alot myself any advice is welcome i have 2003 wrx engine conversion in a 2001 classic sport its 270bhp at dastek but trying to get over 300 im fitting fmic with t piece for vta valve so i got turbosmart fine and new silicone inlet/induction hose do i just bung where the hose went to the recirc on tmic before? as theres no where for this now? im just unsure after i got this on its going to dastek next week for bigger injectors,7b plugs and a vf35 turbo then its booked in to andy forrest on 5th for re-map just dont want to make an **** of it masel lol and yes i have to now as its on axle stands outside ma hoose completely dimantled before you all say dont bother lol any guidance would be appreciated im new on here and unsure where to write and how to get in to bits lol cheers grant
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