Robs_tc

I don't know familiar you guys are with me but I'm on my second S/C. My first one went out 4k miles after install with a warped oil seal. This was on a stock header might I add. Now on the breaing blew out this time around after another 4.5k miles. Nothing but a very loud, high sharp pitched howl from the main housing. I'm refusing the install on the new S/C in favor of the stock N/A setup. Sorry, just wanted to post so everyone can better track the problems of the S/C. Good luck to all you guys that still haven't had a problem.

kytc

Did it constantly make the sound without quieting down? Mine's been making a noise too but I don't think I'm having that problem.

Robs_tc

It doesn't quiet down at any point, its many times louder than any S/C I've ever heard. It just becomes more apparent as you rev the engine to accelerate.

Nick06tC

i was at a show yesterday with multiple supercharged guys. MINE WAS ALOT LOUDER AS WELL. Its been like this since day one. I need to have them look at it.

yamaha16bw

Its a bummer to keep hearing about these S/C problem. Hope it all works out for you.

Robs_tc

My first one didn't wine so much but ended up dieing. The new one from the start had noticeably different sound to it, had a higher pitched wine. Even another guy in my area with a S/C noticed it before I even told him to listen for it. I didn't think nothing of it because that might possibly be what it should have sounder like since my first one ended up being a dud.

Wyatt_Herb

When I experienced bearing failure it was more than obvious. Very, very loud and high pitched. The now comforting rattle that was present when it was first installed dissappeared and I was eating oil at an enormous rate. On the other hand, TRD didn't even flinch when it came to replacing it under warranty. Brand new S/C was installed and ready to go. Then, 100 miles later, the famous bracket broke...

kytc

So if you're cruising in say 5th the whine is still VERY apparent?

Robs_tc

The sound is loud no matter what you rev it to. I know the rattle goes away the second you give it some RPMs but this is different. The sound is ridiculous. I know the last time my S/C had to be replaced, they had one at the dealership in less than a week. I'm not at all questioning their costumer service, it's their product I have a problem with.

hPower

Sorry to hear that Rob. Good luck with your new plans

Robs_tc

Thanks

zer0

Here is a vid of a F'd up bearing..

http://video.tinypic.com/player.php?v=14myo1v

jcjac87

i am sorry to hear that i hope u get it worked out

Robs_tc

That's it, and it only took one day for it to sound that way. Zero, you're the man. Thanks for the post.

zer0

I know.

tikbhoy

this is sad

Robs_tc

And frustrating

tCUZZ

why is the heat shield off? awesome video BTW.

tc2nut4

are they replacing your S/C though??? I'd make them so you could sell it

501scionxb

wow thats really sad and pitifull. i was thinkin bout trading in my box and getting a tc and puttin one of those on there. but i wont be doin that anytime soon.