HKS ssqv flutter????????

Ill tell you why i bought an aftermarket. Because im an idiot. I love the sound. Thats it. I dont even know about the positive effects for the high mod bracket. I just love the noise. That sounds so low brow but that the reason. That sound alone is worth my $250. Sounds stupid and maybe it is, but thats the sound i want my car to have. I will do what ever it takes for the car to have that sound. Thats the thing about cars to me, its not just the HP or the torque, it the look, its the sound, its every thing. The car as a whole is the goal for me. I dont really care if i can smoke everyone that comes to call. I like good race. I dont care if i can out bump everyone that rocks my mirror, i like a good bass off. My car is my own and there is much more than functionality. It is my #1 concern, but there are things that i will pay for, (like my system) that will slow it down that im okay with because they add more to the overall experience for me. And thats what matters, is how i feel about the ride.

I wish everyone thought like this! It would make the world a better place. Although an all out 1/4 mile car or autoX car is alot of fun, it's not what makes me really happy, it took me ALOT of money to realize a car that impresses my friends the most wont always make me happy. (iagree)
 
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Got a new HKS SSQV. Works 100% like it should. Does "flutter" under light boost, but definitely is not compressor flutter which i did have. The HKS "flutter" has a slight hisssss to it and is not as loud as compressor flutter. If you are having issues with your hks, make sure that if you think you hear flutter, then also make sure that it is indeed venting pressure. If NOT, you have a problem.
 
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Either, Or. The fluttering can still be heard when i attached the recirculate tube on, so obviously its my turbo causing the noise. But like mentioned in one of the posts above, a majority of people say that it is supposed to create this "fluttering" noise due to the design. All i am wondering is, IF
, you hear this "fluttering" are you making sure that your blow off valve indeed releases pressure, either into the atmosphere or is recirculated, either way are you POSITIVE that it vents? (mainly at high boost)...that is if you hear this "fluttering".
the fluttering you are talking about is surge, it is bad for the turbo, it can be tuned out, it is simple, just twist the bolt on the back of the SSQV unit, tune it until there is no surge, its not hard at all. the reason for the "high failure rate" is because people do not know how to tune them, and it is all the ricer kids who are just buying them for the sound, and get surge, and think it is cool sounding
 
well my ssqv has one, so i must have a first gen ssqv? and when it "flutters" you just adjust it until it is set correct
 
Okay sorry to necro this thread but i just installed my Injen CAI and now im getting flutter too! ARGGG! It does not happen when im just revving the engine, and it doesnt do it when im driving hard, it only happens when i shift mid RMPs (read: 3500-5000). I have a newer model and i dont think i have the adjustment screw. What can i do?!?! I would hate to think that i have to pick which $250 part i have to take off..... HELP!!!
 
I do think that it is supposed to "flutter", but NOT COMPRESSOR FLUTTER which sounds WAY different. I know, i've experienced it! Does the "fluttering" have a hissing noise to it? It sounds like your ok because it should only "flutter" under light boost, ie: driving normally. Can you post a good quality sound clip?

Okay sorry to necro this thread but i just installed my Injen CAI and now im getting flutter too! ARGGG! It does not happen when im just revving the engine, and it doesnt do it when im driving hard, it only happens when i shift mid RMPs (read: 3500-5000). I have a newer model and i dont think i have the adjustment screw. What can i do?!?! I would hate to think that i have to pick which $250 part i have to take off..... HELP!!!
 
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