Bov ??

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  1. TheSnowman
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    Is anybody on here using a TurboXS Type H-RFL BOV? Ive read they cause your car to stall in slow moving traffic or in reverse. i was just wondering if that was true of if people are happy with this BOV.
     
  2. Deride
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    Don't use a bov on a Subaru with a mass air flow sensor. Use the search button this has been discussed many times.
     
  3. Shibbs
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    Shibbs The Daywalker

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    If they're not adjusted correctly, they can cause many problems.
     
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    If you need to replace your OEM part with an aftermarket part, recirculate it.

    I vent mine to atmosphere, but I have converted to a blow through MAF which sits in the IC plumbing just before the throttle body.
     
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    ^wow, thats actually a really good idea!
     
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    readymix ...Lest ye be trod upon... Staff Member

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    As have I. I'm running the RFL.
     
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    readymix ...Lest ye be trod upon... Staff Member

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    Also, I might add, the reason people stall is because they don't adjust it. You have to stack the shims inside it till it idles and pops properly. If you just slap it on your car without adjusting it first, it will probably cause issues.
     
  8. TheSnowman
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    alright all good info thanks, sorry for the noob post
     
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    Aegis TAKE IT!

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    It's not a n00b post if it's truly something that you're worried about. Everyone has to ask questions sometimes :) I think I speak for all of us when I say I'd rather see you posting what you think is a dumb question, than blowing up your car because you didn't know.
     
  10. TheSnowman
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    yeah i was just trying to figure out if it was a good idea to get one or not...and it looks like im not gonna get one ill stick with what i got.
     
  11. KA-T_240
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    I have a open Vent Greddy RS on my 240 and love it! I have problems with the car stalling/flooding every once and a while. But the tune might have something to do with it. My buddy has a open vent greddy on his wrx and has never had a problem with it.
     
  12. Shibbs
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    I've been running a full atmo BOV on my 07 for all but 2 months of its life. Still working fine. No stalling, no flooding, no problems. Of course, mine is adjusted properly.
     
  13. TheSnowman
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    alright so it sounds like as long as the install is right it will work right
     
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    waiting on my turboxs hybrid, will let you know if that is a better option. or else upgrade to perrin recirc.
     
  15. TheSnowman
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    i have a recirc right now, i was just debating whether or not to get a bov.
     
  16. tank1987
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    adjusting

    Was curious how do I adjust my turbo xs bov, I put it on one day and took it off the next it made my car run like garbage.
     
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    Shibbs The Daywalker

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    Threadjack. :rolleyes:

    But, there should be instructions online. Usually has to do with tightening a screw, possibly stacking washers/quarters inside the unit to tighten the spring.
     
  18. TheSnowman
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    ive heard of the stacking washers way of adjusting them
     
  19. tank1987
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    Gotchya, Ill have to check them out online, I never got instructions with mine. Subaru 003 I see you have what looks to be a front mount, did you stay with a stock bov? Or upgrade it?
     
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