heybiff

How loud should the turbo be? I recently got my car drivign again, but it's been so long since I drove it I can't remember how loud the turbo was. When riding now I mostly notice the turbo after hitting about 2500rmp, and from there on. Should I also hear it spinning at idle --almost as if it's spinning down?

I know this sounds like I'm a fresh nOOb, but it's literally been undrivable since March. I'm dieing to start driving it daily.

Heybiff

daniel951

u won't hear it spinning at idle. And alot of times u won't hear it spooling back down unless u have a upgraded turbo like GT30 or something like that. Alot of times people think they hear it but it is usualy there belts.

theedge

Belt whine can be pretty common. My car almost sounds supercharged. All the belts are in good shape and professionally tensioned by a shop to spec.

JDeitz951

Ever since I had my stock K26/6 rebuilt (by Majestic) 2 yrs ago, I can hear it spool up and down, from around 2500 rpm. I wouldn't call it a whine tho, more like a howl (like the wind coming up). I also have the super-charger sound (belt whine) since I removed my belt covers entirely. I like the turbo howl. I can live with the belt whine. Belt maintenance is a breeze.

emwporsche

on my car you can't hear anything but the whine, when the turbo is spooling, not even the exhaust.