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Old 06-08-2006, 03:08 AM
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Stumped by noise, What would cause rumble sound in 3rd, 4th and 5th gears at about 2,800 to 3,200 RPM's? Everytime accelerating at these rpms I heare this, a loud base like rumble. Will extra boost do this from my chip?
 
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Old 06-08-2006, 03:38 AM
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New to turbos. Will a turbo do this?
 
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Old 06-08-2006, 03:40 AM
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Shouldnt be the turbo... Could be a wheel bearing, or if you have high performance/summer tires they can make road noise once you get up to speed.
 
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Old 06-08-2006, 03:51 AM
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no tires are quiet and new, definately sounds like engine at those rpms most noticeable when climbing a hill!
 
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Old 06-08-2006, 03:55 AM
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no tires are quiet and new, definately sounds like engine at those rpms most noticeable when climbing a hill!
what year? What tires?
 
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Old 06-08-2006, 04:00 AM
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I can't remember good year makes them type R something. It's 03" tire size 235 45 r17 plain tire no speed rating
 
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Old 06-08-2006, 05:08 AM
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most noticeable when climbing a hill!
Thats def important, thats when the engine is under the most stress, and under acceleration like you said in your other thread.
 
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Old 06-08-2006, 11:44 AM
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Could be a number of things. Does anything like steering wheel shake when this happens, or only the noise?
 
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Old 06-08-2006, 12:58 PM
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how long ago did you add the chip?
it may be that it's still in the transition period where the car is adjusting to your new chip....
 
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Old 06-08-2006, 01:01 PM
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i don't know what it is? very stressed new car new chip and problems already!

I need to put it up on ramps and take a look. I have no time to do this very busy. 90% of the time usually something simple!
 


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