I can hear my turbo!

[GT350driver]

My 2020 Limited max with 34,500 miles has a turbo whistle that I just recently discovered. I say recently because 99% of the time when I jump in the drivers seat...the A/C or heat is running...then the B&O kicks in with tunes and now I'm in my happy place
A few days ago I got in to leave work and it was such a beautiful weather day that I shut down the A/C and B&O completely, rolled down both front windows and slid the roof glass all the way back. We're in a rural community so you can easily find yourself being the only one on the road..... and that's when I heard the turbo(s) climbing up a mild grade the moved the turbo gauge needle about an eighth of an inch into the blue. Turbo sound doesn't bother me at all after owning F250 PSD's...
All Im wondering now is if this is normal or is there something somewhere loosening upstream from the turbos?
Its not anywhere near as loud as the PSD...not even close and I can't determine if its the right or left side...or both.
HAs anyone else heard their turbos singing ?

 

[Deadman]

If my interior noises are turned down, I can hear mine. Its not loud, but it's there.

 

[S20Workstation4]

It's normal to hear the turbos whistling, especially under heavy throttle or right when you get into the spool range (1500-2000 RPM)

 

[sixstring]

I hear the turbo when I am driving past something and the sound bounces off a close building or other close structure.

 

[SyndicateZ]

I can definitely hear my turbos whistling along with the rattles from the **** wastegate on both sides. Sounds awesome.

 

[Hellwig]

I can definitely hear my turbos whistling along with the rattles from the **** wastegate on both sides. Sounds awesome.

Do you really mean awesome, or awful? Just wondering.

 

[SyndicateZ]

Do you really mean awesome, or awful? Just wondering.

I said awesome but being sarcastic.

I just dont like the wastegate rattle, It does quiet down after it adjusts itself after 20 seconds cold start, But it still rattle when u rev the engine after that

 

[20Expy]

I can hear the whistle and the the blow-off valve, even with the windows up. It's just subtle enough to notice when music isn't playing and I LUV IT! Just the pano sunroof rattles that destroy the experience...

 

[bocabimmer]

I can hear it even with the music on and the kids talking. It doesn’t bother me. If anything I’m just happy my wastegates aren’t rattling.

 

[bityw]

I said awesome but being sarcastic.

I just dont like the wastegate rattle, It does quiet down after it adjusts itself after 20 seconds cold start, But it still rattle when u rev the engine after that

The springs fix has worked flawlessly for me. They have been on for over a year and 27k miles an no issues other than wastegates that no longer rattle.

 

[SyndicateZ]

The springs fix has worked flawlessly for me. They have been on for over a year and 27k miles an no issues other than wastegates that no longer rattle.

how did you go about installing them? Did you have to remove the wheel(s) to get access to the wastegate? Or were u able to drive the front end onto a ramp and was there easy access after that from under? I havent even attempted it yet

 

[bityw]

how did you go about installing them? Did you have to remove the wheel(s) to get access to the wastegate? Or were u able to drive the front end onto a ramp and was there easy access after that from under? I havent even attempted it yet

It was a combination of reaching in through the wheelwell and reaching up while under there for an oil change. Easily done on ramps with no need to remove wheels.

 

[SyndicateZ]

It was a combination of reaching in through the wheelwell and reaching up while under there for an oil change. Easily done on ramps with no need to remove wheels.

Nicely done! I havent been motivated to do it as I felt like the spring wouldnt last too long there anyways. I could just look it up but what spring model and place did you get your spring from? seems like a good quality spring

 

[bityw]

Nicely done! I havent been motivated to do it as I felt like the spring wouldnt last too long there anyways. I could just look it up but what spring model and place did you get your spring from? seems like a good quality spring

Found them in my Lowe’s purchase history.

Hillman 2-Pack 4-in Zinc-plated Steel Window Screen Springs​

Item #422427 |Model #543183

They’re cheap enough to replace if they ever rust/corrode and fall off.

 

[EffJB]

I know you guys would outrun me 4 times over, but I love the sound of my 2014 non-turbo 5.4L with after-market exhaust!

 

[rndlmn4]

My Expedition is a 2015, with the first gen EcoBoost. In ten years (85K miles) I have never - knowingly - heard my turbos. I follow an EcoBoost FB page and people often mention hearing the turbos on their F150 trucks.

 

[bityw]

My Expedition is a 2015, with the first gen EcoBoost. In ten years (85K miles) I have never - knowingly - heard my turbos. I follow an EcoBoost FB page and people often mention hearing the turbos on their F150 trucks.

I have a 2015 EL with both the transmission diaper and engine skid plate removed, and I can hear the turbos clear as day in many conditions. It is very noticeable creeping up the ramp pulling the boat out of the water. Always satisfying when the V8 guys are revving up and spinning tires, but the EB is just inching up at very low RPMs with a nice turbo whistle.

 

[rndlmn4]

I imagine it’s the skid plate and sound damping that’s preventing me from hearing mine. It would be nice if it had a boost gauge.

 

[Fireshark]

I’m surprised at how loud the turbos are in mine. Don’t know if the 304a’s are generally louder or if it is just mine. I hear them all the time, even over my music.

 

[SyndicateZ]

I’m surprised at how loud the turbos are in mine. Don’t know if the 304a’s are generally louder or if it is just mine. I hear them all the time, even over my music.

Mines loud too . I dont really hear them when the windows are up at all but when they are down I hear them whistling when accelerating