Drift Monkey Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 [quote name='Enlight']I've been reading on NASIOC for a while. I remember the STI has a couple problems with BOVs, does the Legacy share this?[/quote] All (turbo) Subarus have this "problem." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxerGT2.5 Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 [quote name='05LegacyGT330Ci']^ I'd like to but I don't have nearly enough information on the engine or any tools to do the install so I would probably have to seek out professional help or atleast some diagrams. I'm not quite sure about all that goes into the installation.[/quote] It is about a 10 min job and very easy, regardless of what set up you run. Although BOV's are deemed as just pure bling. There are some that would argue that the BOV set up 100% atmosphere is a good thing. Their logic behind this and not doing recirculate is because the last thing they think you want to do is redirect hot air back into the intake. The sole purpose is to blow off the hot air and keep colder air comming in. Just a point from the other side. :) OBAMA......One Big Ass Mistake America! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAFTEK Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 I agree with BoxerGT2.5, Also Bling Bling or not, I SAY TO EACH HIS OWN!!!!!! You cant criticize ones taste, i wanted a BOV so bad that i had to MOD mine to fit because there is no back plate for the 05 yet. I got the Turbo-XS Type-H-RFL from MSRP $189 for $100, ohhh and it sounds great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parousia Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 man that thing looks like a blow horn :D :D :D Canadian suppliers? Parousia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexjapan Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 pffft, Fully recirculating or 50/50, fits under the cover, doesn't make your motor cranky: [img]http://avoturboworld.com.phtemp.com/japan/parts/turbo/images/bov_testing.jpg[/img] Cheers, Paul Hansen [url]www.apexjapan.com[/url] [url]www.avoturboworld.com[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parousia Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 [url]http://avoturboworld.com/avoshop/index.php?cPath=1_58_3_61[/url] is this the above blow off valve? and is this a US price? Parousia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexjapan Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 USD pricing on all swag, +shipping to your door of choice. :D (edit:) So make that $345 total, including shipping. Cheers, Paul Hansen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Paul.... with the 100% recirc BOV... you don't get any sound, correct? What was the reason to replace the std. BOV, then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexjapan Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 [quote name='mccorry']Paul.... with the 100% recirc BOV... you don't get any sound, correct? What was the reason to replace the std. BOV, then?[/quote] Technically, for people that want either a BOV that will work properly under higher boost levels, or people that want to run stealth some times, and want the pssht at other times. They all come with a removeable plate for the 50% vent to atmosphere. Cheers, Paul Hansen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 A 50/50 is what I am interested in... but I didn't realize that you had to remove a plate. :oops: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAFTEK Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 :o E-bay here i come with an auction, i dint know there was one out yet, i just place my order :D Thanks..... PS: why would the Turbo-XS BOV make the motor cranky? Personally i don't feel any difference.. Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jpkad Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 [quote name='apexjapan'] Technically, for people that want either a BOV that will work properly under higher boost levels, or people that want to run stealth some times, and want the pssht at other times. They all come with a removeable plate for the 50% vent to atmosphere. [/quote] You've installed this on your car, correct? I'm assuming you've seen no ill effects? As you said, I thought the big thing with getting a new BOV was having one that would support higher boost levels than stock. From what I've read, the stock BOV for the LGT is rated at 20 PSI. Can anyone verify this? If so, the only point to replacing it would be to get the sound, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 the stock BOV is a weak spring that allows the air to get recirculated.. it makes the turbo a little bit harder to keep the turbo spinning harder, but you wont lose any of the air out of the system (compared to a atmospheric BOV). Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAFTEK Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 [quote name='mccorry']A 50/50 is what I am interested in... but I didn't realize that you had to remove a plate. :oops:[/quote] I'm with you on that one, i canceled my order for now, ill just wait and use this one till a hand adjustable 50%50% comes out. Plus thats a bit expensive for a BOV... Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexjapan Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 [quote name='jkadilak']You've installed this on your car, correct? I'm assuming you've seen no ill effects? As you said, I thought the big thing with getting a new BOV was having one that would support higher boost levels than stock. From what I've read, the stock BOV for the LGT is rated at 20 PSI. Can anyone verify this? If so, the only point to replacing it would be to get the sound, right?[/quote] I've had that BOV on since the very first prototype - well, I believe that is the very first prototype. I've had no ill effects with it at all. It runs just like a stock car, except for the psssht sounds when I'm booting it around. And since I am prototyping I will be seeing, and have seen, higher boost levels. When I was at and above the 270-280whp level, I was touching the 1.4kg/m2 range occasionally during testing, which is putting me in the 20psi and above range. Cheers, Paul Hansen [url]www.avoturboworld.com[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexjapan Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 [quote name='DAFTEK'][quote name='mccorry']A 50/50 is what I am interested in... but I didn't realize that you had to remove a plate. :oops:[/quote] I'm with you on that one, i canceled my order for now, ill just wait and use this one till a hand adjustable 50%50% comes out. Plus thats a bit expensive for a BOV... Dan.[/quote] It is just a simple plate held on by two allen bolts - it is really easy to access, and comes off in a minute. A bit expensive, but no mass-produced generic blow-off that is being adapted to use. It is designed specifically for the Subaru, and as you can see, bolts up and fits precisely under the engine cover. Running a sale on them right now, $320 including shipping to people's door. :D Cheers, Paul Hansen [url]www.avoturboworld.com[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jpkad Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 [quote name='apexjapan'] I've had that BOV on since the very first prototype - well, I believe that is the very first prototype. I've had no ill effects with it at all. It runs just like a stock car, except for the psssht sounds when I'm booting it around. And since I am prototyping I will be seeing, and have seen, higher boost levels. When I was at and above the 270-280whp level, I was touching the 1.4kg/m2 range occasionally during testing, which is putting me in the 20psi and above range. [/quote] This is with other mods done to the car though, right? For a completely stock car would this end up making any other difference than the sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexjapan Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 [quote name='jkadilak']This is with other mods done to the car though, right? For a completely stock car would this end up making any other difference than the sound?[/quote] None at all, just a bit of brightwork and the venting noise between shifts. The main advantage is that this one mounts up like a stock BOV and doesn't have any ill effects to your system. There are certainly cheaper generic solutions, but without the options of recirculation or 50/50 venting. You get what you pay for. For actual power on a stock car, you would get more from an AVO panel filter for a fifth of the money. But some people do like and need a BOV, especially those that have gone above and beyond the warranty in a big way. ;) Cheers Paul Hansen [url]www.avoturboworld.com[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jpkad Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 One last question: What is the AVO BOV rated for PSI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parousia Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 How loud is this BOV? Will it make a significant noise at high boost levels? Parousia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexjapan Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 It's adjustable for pressure (I'll get the max rating for that), so the noise depends on how it is adjusted. It is not too loud - noticeable, but not going to wake the police up from their donuts as you do a drive by. ;) Cheers, Paul Hansen [url]www.avoturboworld.com[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1 Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 wont they void the waranty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepFreeze2 Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 Yeah, I have some warranty concerns too. If it's all good though, how would a panel filter & BOV combo work out? A little ear music and a little butt dyno boost? If so, I'll be placing my order soon. YA RLY!!! Home of +2500 useless posts!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxerGT2.5 Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 So has anyone but a BOV on their car besides Paul?? Speak up....you won't get flamed as long as "the DM" isn't around...:) OBAMA......One Big Ass Mistake America! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mines Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 i have pm'd and emailed kevin a bunch of times on the ssqv, but i have not gotten any response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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