ive had my 3rd gen for a few days and so far so good. now i have experienced my first problem . my boost will stay in between 0-5 and it sounds like a big amount of air pressure is escaping whenever the turbo spools. can someone give me any tips on what i should check or do, and if so please let me know where everything is located thanks. <--- rx7 newbie

 

I had the exact same thing happen the other day. In my case, it was from me not re-connecting the hose that attaches to the stock elbow after I had removed the elbow. Sounds to me like you have a leak somewhere in the intake system after the turbos. I'm a newb myself so who knows?

I'd look at the connection for the two IC hoses as well as the elbow.

 

check your y-pipe coupler if you have one

 

Yes, I second this. When I bought my car, it didn't have a boost gauge and I kept hearing this rush of air, and sure enough...the coupler was blown. Once I replaced that it was like I'd gained another 50 hp, I couldn't believe the difference in performance!

 

Get used to this page and bookmark it:
http://www.autosportracetech.com/RX-...leshooting.htm

 

Same problem here... I THINK ! amunoz3, dhays... can you please tell me if you are talking of that sound? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlQwRp3-3VU 28th second...

 

amunoz3 i live over here in goodyear, like 15-20 minutes from phoenix, i have no problem helping you out. Send me a PM, i have a bunch of extra couplers as well if you need a new one.

 

Double post.

 

too anybody that has the wooshing noise when spooling up (and getting no more than 5psi) check your coupler that goes from the top of the Y-Pipe to the elbow piece. i had this same exact problem for about 2 months and i have been reading a lot to find out what the problem might be. but i fixed it today. now the car is hella fast now. hope this helps out.

 

Was the y-pipe coupler for me too! Seems a pretty common problem!!

Also a point of note, my standard dump valve vents air when the car is at stable revs and causes a huge wooshing noise. Only stops venting when the car is under boost! Then of course when you let off the throttle...

Wouldn't be noitceable unless you've got aftermarket intakes though