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Forum: Forced Induction 06-06-2023, 03:25 AM
Replies: 55
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Posted By Zardoman
Figured out the issue (for now)... it was a dirty...

Figured out the issue (for now)... it was a dirty MAF.
i noticed there was a yellow stain puddled at the bottom of the intake tube (JRSC kit) right below the MAF sensor was mounted, so i figured...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-27-2023, 01:29 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,460
Posted By Zardoman
Well behold, just when I start to accept the...

Well behold, just when I start to accept the annoying wheezing (not really), my car start throwing the P0172 code with the traction and engine light on.
P0172 is "fuel too rich, Bank 1" code.
...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-19-2023, 07:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,460
Posted By Zardoman
well since you've been having the C30 and the...

well since you've been having the C30 and the C38, do they sound the same, or is C38 is obviously louder at idle? how does each system whining sound, does it have the same observation (800-1500rpm...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-13-2023, 07:29 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,460
Posted By Zardoman
most definitely not the filter can reduce the...

most definitely not the filter can reduce the sound by that much.
Forum: Forced Induction 04-12-2023, 06:35 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,460
Posted By Zardoman
Yea i wish i did, tbh i think JRSC should provide...

Yea i wish i did, tbh i think JRSC should provide those information to differentiate the 2 kits, upgradability should be #1 on that list, and sound differentiation may be 2nd/3rd comparison....
Forum: Forced Induction 04-12-2023, 01:52 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,460
Posted By Zardoman
sounds like i need to start "appreciating" this...

sounds like i need to start "appreciating" this annoying whining... :thumbdown:
Forum: Forced Induction 04-12-2023, 04:20 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,460
Posted By Zardoman
Rotrex update: We do have some cases of...

Rotrex update:

We do have some cases of units having whining noise at low idle speed only (below 1600 pulley RPM) this is not harmful for the unit when only experienced at low speed. The simple...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-12-2023, 04:15 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,460
Posted By Zardoman
it sounds like i should have gotten the C30 for...

it sounds like i should have gotten the C30 for the same hp gain/performance without having a bird living under the hood, not to mention i save $100!

i don't expect to make more hp gain upgrade...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-12-2023, 02:13 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,460
Posted By Zardoman
Alright ladies & gents, here's a quick update on...

Alright ladies & gents, here's a quick update on my investigation on the loud whining noise on my JRSC system:
Thanks for couple of nice dedicated FT86 members who was nice enough to meet up with me...
Forum: Northern California 04-06-2023, 03:26 AM
Replies: 243
Views: 56,210
Posted By Zardoman
still no smoking gun yet, but I got plan to meet...

still no smoking gun yet, but I got plan to meet up with couple of 86 members to compare our JRSCs, so hopefully we can confirm that mine is quite "unique" sounding so JRSC and Rotrex have better...
Forum: Northern California 04-05-2023, 10:22 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 56,210
Posted By Zardoman
When's the next SJ meet?

When's the next SJ meet?
Forum: Forced Induction 03-31-2023, 05:29 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,460
Posted By Zardoman
800rpm to 1500rpm is most prominent, outside of...

800rpm to 1500rpm is most prominent, outside of that band the sound is minimal.
Forum: Forced Induction 03-31-2023, 05:22 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,460
Posted By Zardoman
Quick update, today i took the air filter...

Quick update,

today i took the air filter off while the car is idling and had my friend rev it above 2k rpm, i can clearly hear the sound coming from the Rotrex unit, so I believe the source is...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-29-2023, 01:24 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,460
Posted By Zardoman
good idea, will do thx!

good idea, will do thx!
Forum: Forced Induction 03-29-2023, 02:42 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,460
Posted By Zardoman
i totally agree with you, but as i mentioned...

i totally agree with you, but as i mentioned before, JRSC is claiming this is "normal" sound and IF i want to get it checked out, they can send my Rotrex unit to Rotrex for analysis, if no issues...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-29-2023, 12:42 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,460
Posted By Zardoman
did that today, doesn't appear to make any...

did that today, doesn't appear to make any difference. it feels like coming from the pulley/belt area.
i'll need to have someone rev it while i sniff around the engine bay.
Forum: Forced Induction 03-28-2023, 12:59 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,460
Posted By Zardoman
ok let me try that today, fingers crossed!

ok let me try that today, fingers crossed!
Forum: Forced Induction 03-27-2023, 10:37 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,460
Posted By Zardoman
clutch doesn't affect the noise.

clutch doesn't affect the noise.
Forum: Forced Induction 03-27-2023, 10:35 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,460
Posted By Zardoman
will try this and check, but looks like it is...

will try this and check, but looks like it is enough since even when i let off the gas within 10 seconds still shows at max.
Forum: Forced Induction 03-27-2023, 07:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,460
Posted By Zardoman
i won't say the shop for now since its all...

i won't say the shop for now since its all speculation, they are willing to help but so far JRSC is not giving any helpful resolution other than let me send the Rotrex unit back to them and they can...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-27-2023, 06:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,460
Posted By Zardoman
so i followed the last page of the manual to...

so i followed the last page of the manual to check the fluid, revved for a min at 2k rpm, then jumped out to check it, it was pretty much at max. but as i continue to check it through out the next...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-27-2023, 04:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,460
Posted By Zardoman
looks like they have a page of instructions how...

looks like they have a page of instructions how to check the oil level, i want to assume they did it as instructed, but i'll find out when i drive out today. i guess the question would be, is the...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-27-2023, 03:34 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,460
Posted By Zardoman
let me check that today and see if its low.

let me check that today and see if its low.
Forum: Forced Induction 03-27-2023, 03:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,460
Posted By Zardoman
brand spanking new order from JRSC, directly to...

brand spanking new order from JRSC, directly to the shop that installed it.
Forum: Forced Induction 03-27-2023, 03:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,460
Posted By Zardoman
I did nothing since the shop did the work. i...

I did nothing since the shop did the work. i don't think they need to touch the ref compressor during this install, and I am 1000% certain my car did not sound like that before it went in.
Forum: Forced Induction 03-27-2023, 03:16 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,460
Posted By Zardoman
yea they have pointed out could be bypass valve...

yea they have pointed out could be bypass valve but said its normal to hiss like that.. i don't understand why it is loudest at idle (1krpm) when it disappears above 1.5k or below 800rpm

so far no...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-27-2023, 02:43 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,460
Posted By Zardoman
Brand new kit installed at a professional shop...

Brand new kit installed at a professional shop (they have done at least half dozen) - they also said it was louder than usual but JRSC said it's normal and that my video is hard to tell... I am not...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-27-2023, 02:28 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,460
Posted By Zardoman
do you have a video of it start up/warm up like...

do you have a video of it start up/warm up like mine that you can share?

i want to have enough reference for comparison.
Forum: Forced Induction 03-27-2023, 01:44 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,460
Posted By Zardoman
New JRSC install, sounds normal?

Hi Guys,
I've finally bite the bullet and got the upgrade, but I was not expecting the obvious whining noise coming from the unit (is it from Rotrex or belt?), can some of you share your thoughts...
Forum: Northern California 01-24-2021, 01:44 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 619
Posted By Zardoman
Wide bodykit installation shop recommendation - Bay Area

Hi all,

finally picked out the wide bodykit for my BRZ, but need to see what today's market rate for getting one installed in the bay area. Main concern is finding a shop that have good...
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