BOV Problem

Discussion in 'Modifications And Maintenance' started by ej20, Feb 19, 2007.

  1. ej20
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    I've recently had my WRX flashed and put a hks BOV on. Today I took the BOV off and put the stock one back on and I notice theres a huge HorsePower Decrease. It felt like I've lost 30HP or something. So I'm going to put it back on. But what is going on in there that takes all the HP away?
     
  2. TSTRBOY2004
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    a LEAK!!! the stock one will not rob horsepower like that....
     
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    Leak from like Gaskets and Hoses?...
     
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    both.. where you bolted it back, the hose from it to the intake?!?!
     
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    wait a second...I thought blow off valves add horsepower? If so, it makes sense:) kidding

    What nate said....probably a leak somewhere.

    BTW- What kind of flash? And what prompted to take the BOV off and replace it with a stocker?