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intercooler couplers?? Wooshing noise

I serched to no avail. I ran the car (88tcoupe, all stock cept boost vac lines rerouted for more boost) uphill, downshifted to 3rd and it boosted up the hill, let out to shift and WOOSH. Now its gutless, and when it boosts you here the air rushing out somewere, and it tries to kill the motor. Im thinking intercooler couplers?? The vac lines look to be intact but I gotta check them when I pull the I/C. I want to buy some new I/C couplers either way, what sizes should I order? Cause the stock ones SUCKKK. Intake pipe is getting replaced too cause I want a cone filter, and a nice metal pipe to eliminate that being a possible problem too
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

intercooler couplers?? Wooshing noise

Reply #1 –
I have only had a turbo XR-7 for a short time, so my experience is limited, but it sounds to me like the wastegate. If I'm not mistaken, this opens when you shift gears. Perhaps it's stuck open. I think there is a linkage on the bottom of the turbo (could be bound up?).
CoogarXR : 1985 Cougar XR-7

intercooler couplers?? Wooshing noise

Reply #2 –
I didnt even think of that!! That makes so much more sence now!! thanks! Ill check that tomorrow!
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

intercooler couplers?? Wooshing noise

Reply #3 –
talked to some guys at school, from what its doing there saying that its most likely NOT the wastegate or id get boost spike.

Can anyone help me out here? Chuck? I hate to be a pain like this, I mean I searched for 3 hours last night. Couldnt find any info on the couplers as to what sizes they are, or anyone with a similar issue. If I dont get a response by 4 when I get outta school i guess ill bite the bullet and rip it all apart...
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

intercooler couplers?? Wooshing noise

Reply #4 –
first thing I would do is grab the I/C and pull up gently to see if it moves as if the coupler came loose if not remove your I/C and inspect your couplers if you dont find anything double check to make sure you have installed the I/C correctly and the clamps are tight.

intercooler couplers?? Wooshing noise

Reply #5 –
ok i got lunch in a few, ill try then.
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

intercooler couplers?? Wooshing noise

Reply #6 –
well I looked and, ill be ed the clamp slid off the back. Which is why I didnt see it the other night, and yesturday was POURING so I was not about to look around under the hood.
The coupler is too BIG so it slid right out of the clamp. Still gonna order new ones, and some of those fancy band clamps.
And since this is the second time this has happened, I guess im gonna order a BPV along with the K&N, and gillis valve.

Thanks guys for dealing with my noob-ness. I was shooting for the worst so i wouldnt be shocked by something bad. Thank god it was simple and free to fix!! Now I just gotta do the mods to eliminate this problem from happening again
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

intercooler couplers?? Wooshing noise

Reply #7 –
thought it was fixed, but nope
It was cracked. Coupler is TOAST. Its rigged right now so the car runs great again(bled the cooling system, toped off the oil, and ran it HARD last night).
So do I need a 2 inch, and a 2 1/2 inch coupler?? I dont want to pull the intercooler back off but if I have to I will to measure, but I figure one of you guys must know.

Thanks!
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

intercooler couplers?? Wooshing noise

Reply #8 –
not sure on the size but I think I have a few laying around somewhere. if I find them I'll measure and let you know.

intercooler couplers?? Wooshing noise

Reply #9 –
Measure the OD of the Turbo outlet and the throttle body?
93 Festiva L, 193k miles, BP+T/G25MR swap, T3 50trim .48/.42, SRT FMIC, Capri electronics/Rocketchip, 2.5" exhaust
bests: ET 12.86, MPH 110.25, 1.92 short
02 Subaru Impreza WRX, 129k miles
97 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport, 236k miles

intercooler couplers?? Wooshing noise

Reply #10 –
Yea I know I can do that, but I have it rigged and it works right now so I dont want to risk taking it apart, and putting it back together until I have the new ones.
and thanks!
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

intercooler couplers?? Wooshing noise

Reply #11 –
Anything?? I want to order then asap. Thanks!
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07
 

intercooler couplers?? Wooshing noise

Reply #13 –
Also you don't have to change any hoses to install a K&N, it will fit right on the front of the vane air meter. Just trying to be helpful. :D

http://www.turbotbird.com/techinfo/knins.htm
...and there was light!