Powerlabs kit and screeching noise from pipping
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Hello,
We just like to let everyone know that we are currently looking into this issue with the Powerlab GT35R Kits. We, as well as Powerlab, are trying to find a solution to this "screeching" noise. What we are asking of people whom are experiencing this issue is to please contact the Powerlab dealer that did the install, and for those of you who did a DIY install, please contact the dealer you purchased your kit from. We will be in contact with Powerlab as well as the other authorized Powerlab dealers, and try to figure out a solution.
We can say, so far there has been no indication that this screeching noise is hurting the performance of the turbo kit, or the engine. No one has reported any mechanical issues do to this noise. From what we have been told, it is more of an "annoyance" problem. Regardless, it is a problem we want to fix, and help prevent in the future.
Please feel free to PM any of the Intense users, or any other Powerlab dealers who are vendors on this website. We thank you for your patience and understanding.
We just like to let everyone know that we are currently looking into this issue with the Powerlab GT35R Kits. We, as well as Powerlab, are trying to find a solution to this "screeching" noise. What we are asking of people whom are experiencing this issue is to please contact the Powerlab dealer that did the install, and for those of you who did a DIY install, please contact the dealer you purchased your kit from. We will be in contact with Powerlab as well as the other authorized Powerlab dealers, and try to figure out a solution.
We can say, so far there has been no indication that this screeching noise is hurting the performance of the turbo kit, or the engine. No one has reported any mechanical issues do to this noise. From what we have been told, it is more of an "annoyance" problem. Regardless, it is a problem we want to fix, and help prevent in the future.
Please feel free to PM any of the Intense users, or any other Powerlab dealers who are vendors on this website. We thank you for your patience and understanding.
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sorry to go OT but i didnt want to start a new thread. Does anyone know how good the base map for the kit is? My kit should be in this week and the install will start. I have heard 2 stories, "dont get into boost" and "that it is more than good enough to drive on". This will only be for 1-2 weeks until i can get into my tuner. Just want to know if the base map will be ok to drive on and not worry about hurting anything.
thanks keith
thanks keith
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sorry to go OT but i didnt want to start a new thread. Does anyone know how good the base map for the kit is? My kit should be in this week and the install will start. I have heard 2 stories, "dont get into boost" and "that it is more than good enough to drive on". This will only be for 1-2 weeks until i can get into my tuner. Just want to know if the base map will be ok to drive on and not worry about hurting anything.
thanks keith
thanks keith
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I have a HKS with a modified reversed y pipe...I guess we shall leave it to intense for now to try and figure out what the noise is...there isnt any physical problems from the noise it is more of an annoyance for me.
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weird...i have a couple of codes right now. p1148, p1168, p0037, p0057, p1031, and p1051. All of these codes are related to heater circuit and the air fuel metering device that is in the exhaut manifolds. I replaced the sensors here but I am still getting the codes.
Now, does the UTEC pull any values from the stock ECU or stock air fuel meters in the car?
Now, does the UTEC pull any values from the stock ECU or stock air fuel meters in the car?
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I lifted my car last night and had a chace to look at the WG while a friend revved the car. No leaks from the wastegate...nothing escaping into the atmosphere at that point...no smell, and did not blow the peice of paper i held up to it.
Maybe air blowing over the gap or some kind of internal vortex at that point causing noise?
Is EVERYONE with this kit experiencing the noise?
Maybe air blowing over the gap or some kind of internal vortex at that point causing noise?
Is EVERYONE with this kit experiencing the noise?
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i checked my car a couple of times as well and could not determine any leaks anywhere in the pipping... internal vortex intresting choice of words. Some kind of rasp maybe?
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I'm curious about the sound issue and want to see how it can be resolved. Otherwise I think it's a pretty solid choice.
Darren, what's the best time to call the shop of I have any additional questions?
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Yup! Trying to learn as much as I can about the kit. I like this option also and after reading about everyone's experience this far, feel that it may suit my needs.
I'm curious about the sound issue and want to see how it can be resolved. Otherwise I think it's a pretty solid choice.
Darren, what's the best time to call the shop of I have any additional questions?
I'm curious about the sound issue and want to see how it can be resolved. Otherwise I think it's a pretty solid choice.
Darren, what's the best time to call the shop of I have any additional questions?
Regarding this "screeching noise" we, here at Intense, have never had a build that resulted in this mysterious noise. Not taking away from the couple of people who had their kits installed elsewhere and experienced this. However, since this thread was created, we haven't seen another similar thread, nor received any type of communication (phone, pm, email, etc) from anyone else describing these symptoms. In the end, it's strange, to say the least -- and has proven to be temporary, isolated to only 2-3 kits (I believe that 2 of them were installed by companies that actually went under too) and hasn't been harmful to the health of the motor.
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Hope this helps. Thanks!
Darren