Opinions On Turbo Flutter?

[Jo33]

My friend recently gave me his HKS SSQV III which was brand new, genuine. So I thought why not slap it on, I'm running a stock GTST Series1 turbo and I'm getting turbo flutter in the low RPMs, not so bad at high rpm though, at high RPM I can actually hear the bov not flutter. I'm venting to atmosphere too. The owner I bought it off did a dick move and decided to mechanically tune it to 14psi (I have no boost controller) which pisses me off because right now I don't have the money to buy a boost controller/take it to a mechanic.(is there a way I can drop it myself?)

Is this bad for my turbo? I google around and see too many mixed answers, hopefully I can get someone who experienced the same problems.

Thanks

EDIT: I'm not even sure if it's running 14 psi, I realised the stock turbo would not handle that at all, brb previous owner used shitty marketing tactics.

Edited June 18, 2012 by Jo33

[Mitcho_7]

Put your stock bov back on and it will most likely fix whatever issue you have with flutter.

If its running more than stock boost there will be a boost controller of some description or a new wastegate actuator. Either way it's an easy fix to drop it back to stock.

Edited June 18, 2012 by Mitcho_7

[Jo33]

Put your stock bov back on and it will most likely fix whatever issue you have with flutter.

If its running more than stock boost there will be a boost controller of some description or a new wastegate actuator. Either way it's an easy fix to drop it back to stock.

I'm not fussed with the flutter, Just wondering will my turbo nuke itself over time due to the fluttering and if anyone gets fluttering with the stock turbo and hasn't ever had problems. I heard about mucking around with solanoids to change the boost but my guess now that it can't be running 14, my stock boost gauge isn't showing huge spikes in pressure etc etc and It definately doesn't feel 14psi when I put the foot down haha

[Don Dada]

A bov does not control boost levels so it would be the same as it was before

Thing is AFAIK those are not adjustable to you just have to live with the flutter or put back on the oem valve

[Hanaldo]

I'm not fussed with the flutter, Just wondering will my turbo nuke itself over time due to the fluttering and if anyone gets fluttering with the stock turbo and hasn't ever had problems. I heard about mucking around with solanoids to change the boost but my guess now that it can't be running 14, my stock boost gauge isn't showing huge spikes in pressure etc etc and It definately doesn't feel 14psi when I put the foot down haha

And what exactly does 14psi feel like?

It could be running 14psi if the previous owner changed the actuator, as previously mentioned. The stock turbo can make more than 14psi, but it's a time-bomb waiting to go off and it will be way past its max flow anyway, so you won't be getting any gains. That said, if it still has a stock ECU then it would probably hit R&R before it makes 14psi.

[kylieyeah]

The HKS SQV III can actually give off a flutter noise. That's why a lot of s14/15 guys get them, especially the black edition for that intense flutter noise. I would say, nothing to worry about.

[34GeeTeeTee]

Even if you don't have an EBC, I assume you have a bleed valve or turbotech type valve to be able to adjust the boost level? Borrow a gauge and check of your worried...

As for the Atmo BOV... Well they are not a

Popular item around here, so any problems caused by them are generally laughed at...

[Tai1or Made]

School holidays start early?

[Dobz]

Hey. Joe. What ever you're worried about don't be, there's nothing wrong.

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

should move this thread to a forum (not mentioning names) where it's cool to put $100 wheel nuts on your stock automatic Honda Jazz and it's cool to put Recaro Buckets into them too.

[r33_racer]

Fully sic uleh?

Return to stock!

[Manuel Kasko]

should move this thread to a forum (not mentioning names) where it's cool to put $100 wheel nuts on your stock automatic Honda Jazz and it's cool to put Recaro Buckets into them too.

Does super cheap have its own forum?

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

Does super cheap have its own forum?

*COUGH* style *burp* tuning forum, where people spend $70 on brake fluid using stock pads.

[BLITZ-26]

4 years no bov 9psi on stock turbo loves it

[34GeeTeeTee]

Soft!

[Jo33]

Put the stock BOV back on, the HKS sound actually gets annoying. My boost is 7psi, the previous owner was talking shit.

Also @ People calling me out, I got a free aftermarket blow off valve why not try it out, This query is directed more at turbo flutter than 'lyk bro how do i get a fully sik flutter wiv out da blow up ov my turbo cuz'? hence the title of the thread.

[wolverine]

Another BOV thread is always asking for a bit of a ribbing. A search would have shown you one of three possibilities:

a. The answer to your question

b. That every BOV thread goes to shit in Forced Induction

c. a+b

[Hanaldo]

Put the stock BOV back on, the HKS sound actually gets annoying. My boost is 7psi, the previous owner was talking shit.

Also @ People calling me out, I got a free aftermarket blow off valve why not try it out, This query is directed more at turbo flutter than 'lyk bro how do i get a fully sik flutter wiv out da blow up ov my turbo cuz'? hence the title of the thread.

Because of the problems they can cause.

[Jo33]

And now I learnt they are not worth the time and effort/money, also fair enough, I'm new to this forum/cars just getting general opinions, I'll go back to lurking

[34GeeTeeTee]

And now I learnt they are not worth the time and effort/money, also fair enough, I'm new to this forum/cars just getting general opinions, I'll go back to lurking

The guys have been pretty well behaved for a change, generally any mention of a BOV or Flutter goes to sh*t pretty quickly! At least you can now see that the BOV is a waste of time and continue to enjoy the car, with some of the questions you have asked it would be a top idea to get stuck into reading the info sections, DIY stuff and just general info on the forum, you will learn as you go! SAU is the place to be, just read, learn and enjoy