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WTK: BOV on turbo auto??
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 2:27 pm
by skhan
Hi,
I'm new to this forum.......I just upgraded from a 2000 legacy to the newer 2.0 turbo wagon......its an automatic.
I want to know if I can put a BOV on it; would I get/feel the diff. in performance; the type to get; the 'how-tos' etc...
Pls help, those who have the experience in this......
Tks a million!
Re: WTK: BOV on turbo auto??
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 2:45 pm
by rallysam
It's not really a performance upgrade. I mean, if you had drastically changed the performance of your car, then maybe it is something you would need to do eventually, but it wouldn't make a difference on a car that's near stock.
Most people wouldn't admit it, but they do it for the sound.
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 3:18 pm
by free5ty1e
(that's why I did it. Although I wish I could remove the whistle on the HKS, it's really forking loud)
When I replaced the stock recirc valve with an atmospheric BOV, I definately noticed the turbo spooled down MUCH quicker between shifts. So it actually slowed me down a bit. That's why I want to set up my GReddy as a recirc valve. (damn HKS doesn't have a fitting to run as recirc)
By the by, in an automatic it'll get way less usage; only when you let off the throttle in boost - you won't be doing that to shift, only to stop accelerating....
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 3:29 pm
by Subtle
Skhan
Welcome to the site.
Where do you live to be able to buy a newer 2L turbo wgn?
Yes---stay with the stock recirculating valve.
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 8:16 pm
by skhan
Tks, I'll do.
I'm from Trinidad and I brought this (2003) model from Japan...
Its in TIP TOP condition and cost MUCH LESS than buying it here
............BTW....is there any advice you guys could give me that I can do (minimal) to enhance a 'stock' turbo auto....?
tks again!!!
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 10:21 pm
by Subtle
Clearing up the intake with a K & N air filter and removing the snorkus is a good step. Others have done the "coffee mug " conversion, as well.
Then you could clean up the exhaust by getting rid of the main cat.
After that, spending of money and time gets somewhat compulsive.
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 3:03 am
by skhan
Subtle wrote:Clearing up the intake with a K & N air filter and removing the snorkus is a good step. Others have done the "coffee mug " conversion, as well.
Then you could clean up the exhaust by getting rid of the main cat.
After that, spending of money and time gets somewhat compulsive.
I'll definitely put a K&N air filter.....cause I've seen and HEARD the difference it can do on my lil bros. Altezza (Straight 6 auto.)
...but help me out here..this may be a sort of stupid question but remember all this TURBO stuff is pretty new to me; what is the snorkus and the " coffee mug" ?
tks......
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 3:05 am
by BAC5.2
The Snorkus is the bit of intake that is inside the fender. A silencer really. Removing it increases intake noise, and gives marginal performance gain.
The coffee mug is something you don't have and couldn't use.
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 3:10 am
by skhan
tks......but what is the coffee mug exactly?
...or...what about "performance" spark plugs? Does this really make any difference?