Engine Rattle Under Boost?

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I've been noticing this faint rattling noise around 3k RPMs under heavy throttle input. The weird thing is, I only notice it in Sport mode. Can't replicate it in normal mode. I'm wonder if this is a quirk of the ASC/active sound control system. Has anyone noticed any strange sounds from that?

Should I try 5w-30 instead of 0w-20? Engine runs fine. Normal MPGs, fuel trims, knock control, etc. Burns zero oil.

always use 93 octane, and 0w-20 Mobil 1 EP
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I don’t notice any rattle under boost but while decelerating, in the 3-4k rpm range, these cars do have a distinct engine vibration/resonance that can cause stuff to rattle. There are some pronounced vibrations while accelerating also that’s due to the unbalanced nature of this engine. Not sure if that is what you are noticing or not
 

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Sounds pretty normal to me, you installed any front pipe downpipe? In my last oil change I added 5w30 liquimoly but i live in south Florida not sure where you live, all depends on the temperature
 
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I don’t notice any rattle under boost but while decelerating, in the 3-4k rpm range, these cars do have a distinct engine vibration/resonance that can cause stuff to rattle. There are some pronounced vibrations while accelerating also that’s due to the unbalanced nature of this engine. Not sure if that is what you are noticing or not
i know the wastegate jingle but this is different and only on acceleration
 
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Sounds pretty normal to me, you installed any front pipe downpipe? In my last oil change I added 5w30 liquimoly but i live in south Florida not sure where you live, all depends on the temperature
completely stock. fresh oil change.
 


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Maybe you're hitting the resonance frequency of some loose hardware when at 3k rpm in sport mode? I'd go and see if you can replicate this in a way where you can see what's rattling (maybe hold rpm on jack stands? Not sure if that's possible)
 
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Maybe you're hitting the resonance frequency of some loose hardware when at 3k rpm in sport mode? I'd go and see if you can replicate this in a way where you can see what's rattling (maybe hold rpm on jack stands? Not sure if that's possible)
trust me...i've tried. maybe i'm just hearing VTEC or VTC or maybe it's the ASC glitching out. i just wonder if a thicker oil would help.
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