I'm trying to diagnose a problem ( i believe) on my finished single turbo gt35r conversion on my FD. It sounds like I have an exhaust leak from the engine/manifold/turbo area. I've rechecked the bolts and bolted down the turbo as much as I can and the vclamp and downpipe too. I've even taken it to ricks rotary for him to check out, but he said that its normal for single turbo's to sound like that. I'm not too convinced and I was wondering if there is anyone with a single turbo FD willing to meet up so I can compare the engine noise from their car? I just need a second opinion....If its possible, please pm me or email gabrielcorona82@gmail.com. I'm around the stockton/lodi area. i'm willing to meet up anywhere in the valley probably anytime since i'm on a 2 week break Thanks!

 

please pm wackyracer for ALL noises.

 

i've had a single turbo fb,and fc,both with custom manifold and downpipes running a t04 turbo.they both sounded like they had a very minimal exhaust leak,sounded like a small pinging noise in the manifold somewhere.never figured it out on both those car's so i assume it might be normal.

 

If Rick actually checked out your car and told you everything is ok, then i would take his word for it.

 

Hmm...ok, well i might go to this new performance shop (parrisenginedynamics) in stockton since they work with turbo-ed civics and stuff...just to get another opinion. err...i guess i'm getting old and any small noise "erks" me. haha. but i do trust rick when it comes to stock fd's...but i do want another opinion. Then i just need that greddy boost controller issue fixed, and i should be set to go.