997 Gen 2 Turbo Noise???

[gaters]

I have a 18 month old Gen 2 Turbo. Lately I have noticed what can only be described as a "whooping"noise when the turbo kicks in. I do not drive this car hard, and it comes in at all speeds. I have taken it back to the Porsche Dealer and he cannot hear it!!! - typical. Has anyone else experienced this and if so what might it be - should I worry!!

[Lancerlot]

Split turbo hose, maybe?

[Smiffack993]

I'd gladly drive it and tell you my thoughts! :-)

But seriously 'whooping' is normal for turbo charged cars. Even more so for you greedy folk who insist on needing two! Just the turbo breathing on and off throttle.

[gaters]

Smiffack993 said:

I'd gladly drive it and tell you my thoughts! :-)

But seriously 'whooping' is normal for turbo charged cars. Even more so for you greedy folk who insist on needing two! Just the turbo breathing on and off throttle.

Thanks - I thought it might be normal, and the Porsche people said their was nothing wrong when they took it out, I will sleep a little easier now!

[mhh]

I'd be happier if mine would make a bit more noise - they are too quiet! ( not much else to complain about though )

[gaters]

mhh said:

I'd be happier if mine would make a bit more noise - they are too quiet! ( not much else to complain about though )

You are so right. I think given the time some manufacturers spend "getting the right sound" from their cars - Porsche have let the Turbo sound a bit lame. There is an app where you can listen to the Italian and British cars and then the Porsche - sounds disappointing. The best car performance wise in most cases but the dullest sound!

[Callughan]

Test drive another to compare, I didn't notice on the couple I have driven.