Blow Off Valve

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  1. Timberwolf0924

    Timberwolf0924 Member

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    just got a blow off valve, I can't seem to find where mine is on my sti, anybody got a clue, I need to know how to install it.

    Thanks, :wiggle:
     
    #1 Timberwolf0924, Oct 18, 2006
  2. 1ll-WRX

    1ll-WRX Active Member

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    it's on your intercooler...here's a pic:
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    #2 1ll-WRX, Oct 18, 2006
  3. moose

    moose Infina Mooooooose!

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    Also, before you install it please consider that it has zero performance benefits and might actually hurt performance.
     
    #3 moose, Oct 18, 2006
  4. Timberwolf0924

    Timberwolf0924 Member

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    Thanks

    yay I feel smart, I told them thats where it was but they didnt' listen. I bought it might as well use it. From what I understand you lose around 5-7hp but gain throttle response. Donno if it's true but thats what I've heard. :wavey:
     
    #4 Timberwolf0924, Oct 18, 2006
  5. 1ll-WRX

    1ll-WRX Active Member

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    which BOV did you get?
     
    #5 1ll-WRX, Oct 18, 2006
  6. miloman

    miloman Retired Admin

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    the power u lose will be right after a shift since (1) you will run rich and (2) u are not recirculating air through your turbo to help keep it spinning... factor (1) is the bigger culprit... it shouldn't improve throttle response at all
     
    #6 miloman, Oct 18, 2006
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    it actually decreases throttle response in many cases
     
    #7 yerrow, Oct 18, 2006
  8. Timberwolf0924

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    greddy.. I just need to get a bracket for it.
     
    #8 Timberwolf0924, Oct 18, 2006
  9. 1ll-WRX

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    does it recirc?...greddy makes a recirc version right?
     
    #9 1ll-WRX, Oct 18, 2006
  10. crashtke

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    If you need help installing let me know. If it is recirculating you will prolly want to pull the IC to be able to get to the hose easier... It is real easy and can be done in about 5 minutes once you get it down. I would suggest getting the Samco IC hose kit and do it all at the same time. That DOES benifit throttle and boost a bit and they last longer to boot!
     
    #10 crashtke, Oct 19, 2006
  11. Greg

    Greg Active Member

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    If you want to sell the Greddy one at the shop, I have the HKS SSQ with the bracket and hose for sale. I'll even install it for you :)
     
    #11 Greg, Oct 20, 2006
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