neilt1978 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Hi guys just a quick question,I have a Subaru WRX 05 with full stainless exhaust from scoobyworld, including decat down pipe,and a remap from Andy carr, I've noticed that under high revs there's a fairly loud hissing sound, now I've had the car to three local garages (one a modified car enthusiast) now they've all said they can't see anything untoward, the WRX guy said that he's heard it before with Subaru's and it's because I've got a bigger exhaust and a remap and the car is a lot more free flowing and that this is causing the hissing sound ,does this sound like it could make sense to anyone and has anyone had this before,this is a similar sound to what I'm experiencing but I tend to be revving a lot more before it starts.any help would be appreciated. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartie Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 That sounds like the turbo spooling up to me bud only other way you would get a hissing noise would be a split intercooler hose or cracked intercooler 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilt1978 Posted April 28, 2020 Author Share Posted April 28, 2020 Cheers.its definitely not the turbo spooling,that's a lot earlier on,I wish there was a decent knowledgeable mechanic around, maybe after the lock down I'll have to travel a bit,I'm based in Cumbria 😒 !Removed! end of nowhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 It does sound like spooling or a boost leak , does it idle any different ? lumpy or at higher revs check the y pipe from the turbo outlet to the top mount intercooler and from intercooler to throttle body, for cracks ,splits or leaks . Does it still make and hold boost , if it's got a boost gauge what does it read ? Has it got a standard recirc valve of aftermarket dump valve and Is it sealing properly ? Maybe get a smoke test done at any local garage ,to check for intake air leaks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilt1978 Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 I've looked as much as I can and can't see anything obvious it has the standard recirculating valve on it also, I'll wait until th lockdown end's and try another garage although I know what they'll all say"can't see out mate" 😔. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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