Hey, I know there are probably posts about this, but the search on here isnt very good. Trust me, I tried.... Anyway...

I am in the market for a BOV for my 2005 STi. Which one is safe to get, and will not cause stalling etc.

Honestly, I am looking for the cool noise and I know they dont give performance or anything... just like the noise.

Also, I plan on buying a Cobb AP and just running Stage 1, at least for a few months. Any issues with this + BOV??


Thanks guys!

wow, i just did a search and found 500 results for BOV. better search again. i did another search for BOV just in the 2.5 L turbo section and found 412 results.

Or you could have looked in the Newbie forum and checked out UnaBomber's Manifesto at the top of the forum.

The BOV FAQ is at the very top of his list!

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=468038

But I'll give you the short version.....keep the stock BOV and spend your money on mods that add performance. Let me guess...your previous car was a DSM where changing the BOV *was* a performance mod? Not so much so with the Subarus.

-Michael

No, my last ride was an 03 350Z (needed a back seat). I have no experience with Turbos, thats the problem.

Maybe I suck at the search? Dunno.

if u want whhhooooosshhh...theres turbo xs rfl and blitz. If you want a hybrid, go for a worx tuning...if u want a whistle sound, u have HKS and Greddy...hope that helps...

If you add a short ram intake, you'll get a nice whistle from your turbo spooling while accelerating, and a decent whoosh when your BPV valve recirculates.. not too loud, but loud enough that I do NOT miss my BOV.

bov + wrx = rice

bov + wrx = rice

wow!!!! i dont think sooo.. i have a perrin bov. it doesnt vta.. Even though it recirculates you can hear it from the intake, no big woooshhhh sound... and it holds more boost then stock.. how is that rice????

I have an HKS bov with the recirc kit. Before I had the recirc I had nose dive between shifts and the whoosh was cool for about 9.8546762 seconds, then I got sick of it. With my intake and BOV recirculating I get enough sound that it satisfies me. I also hold 16.5 lbs of boost, before the mods, 15. I don't know if this is just the weather or an annomoly but it's consistant.

HKS+Recirc kit works great!!! That gets my vote. Or, go with the WORX Tuning BOV.

I would BY Pass the BOV...Get a KN Typhoon or Short Ram.

wow!!!! i dont think sooo.. i have a perrin bov. it doesnt vta.. Even though it recirculates you can hear it from the intake, no big woooshhhh sound... and it holds more boost then stock.. how is that rice????

let me rephrase...

getting a recirculating bov/bpv for a modified car running high levels of boost is not rice.

getting a tinker toy for nothing more than the ability to hear pppsssssshhhh is rice.

allright i can agree with that.....

Ok, Ive been reading... Im buying a Typhoon. F it.. youve convinced me! :)

That is the way to go. 12whp gain and you will get the sound you want.
Ryan

http://www.spdusa.com/blow-off_valves.htm

Ok, Ive been reading... Im buying a Typhoon. F it.. youve convinced me! :)

get tyhoon first, and if you think it is not enough, get worx bov. then get UTEC and TBE. you will see some ricey flames shooting out your tail pipe, i think it is more cool than the pshh sounds from BOV

by the way, even 100% atmo bov do no harm to the car except the 2 cats, just go catless and be worry free.

i did the oppsite way though, since tyhoon hasn't out yet when i bought my car :p

ok, so now just trying to find a good price on a typhoon.... will a 2004 sti typhoon intake fit on a 2005????

ok, so now just trying to find a good price on a typhoon.... will a 2004 sti typhoon intake fit on a 2005????

why not?

Ok, Ive been reading... Im buying a Typhoon. F it.. youve convinced me! :)

Hey Ranger!
Its Krinkov from the my350Z, welcome to the fold!:D

anyhow, definitly go for the intake first, you will probably be happy with the sound there, if you just need more try a 50/50 type BOV like the APS:)

If you like the noise, don't mind loosing that little bit of measured air, take the hose off the stock valve--instant BOV, no money.

http://www.spdusa.com/blow-off_valves.htm

Yeah Peaty, exactly my point. ranger5oh , please read that article and keep your stocker unless you are going to run high boost.

It's so nice to have a n00b that actually listens to others advice!!! :)

Thank you ranger5oh,
Adam

ok, so now just trying to find a good price on a typhoon.... will a 2004 sti typhoon intake fit on a 2005????


I have an 05 and the 04 fit w/ mine

Hey Ranger!
Its Krinkov from the my350Z, welcome to the fold!:D

anyhow, definitly go for the intake first, you will probably be happy with the sound there, if you just need more try a 50/50 type BOV like the APS:)


Hey Krinkov, thanks for all that great advice on My350z.com! (still the best made forum out there, no flaming intended, just a killer setup)

Sweet.. im in the process of buying an intake now. Thanks for the advice. I hate being a noob. Ask me about a 350Z and I can tell you ANYTHING!

ciao,
Andy.

I would say that the best blowoffvalve is the stock one. Dont waste your money unless 25+ PSI. Save for exhaust or EM

If you like the noise, don't mind loosing that little bit of measured air, take the hose off the stock valve--instant BOV, no money.
I can't believe you just typed that. Please go research the difference between a Recirc valve and a Atmospheric valve. Oh yeah, stop spreading misinformation too while your at it :huh:

I can't believe you just typed that. Please go research the difference between a Recirc valve and a Atmospheric valve. Oh yeah, stop spreading misinformation too while your at it :huh:

he had to be kidding:p

hehe it worked for me :)
im also map based and it leaked everytime i was in boost unless i was WOT
but it was nice for what it was , a cheap leaking atmos bov :)

he had to be kidding:p

Even if he is, Its not cool to spread misinformation to a guy that admits he's new to the turbo game. Especially when said misinformation can do damage to his engine. :)

So the Typhoon is THAT good?

So the Typhoon is THAT good?
Its better than a BOV as a first mod. It will make slightly more HP and enable you to hear the Stock recirc valve/turbo more.

Ok, i just bought a typhoon for $220 shipped... seems about cheapest I could find. Cant Wait!

he's not spreading bad information. If you just unplug that hose and plug it. Poof it vents to atmosphere and is loud. Now he didn't tell the full truth in saying it leaks slightly and drivability will suffer as well.

As far as a bov. if you decide to get one. The hks is definately one of the better if you plan to vent w/o em. Its the only pull type bov all the others are push type, which means it cant leak. That is unless some new dorm room racing company has jocked its design.

Just because people are ranked as noobs doesn't mean a thing. Most people who are smart just prefer to not waiste there time with such ignorance that runs rampant. thus low post count.

Ok, Ive been reading... Im buying a Typhoon. F it.. youve convinced me! :)
<golf clap>

Good choice.

Ok, i just bought a typhoon for $220 shipped... seems about cheapest I could find. Cant Wait!

where did you get that deal?

i got mine for 289 shipped :eek:

do you wanna let others know where did you get it so others can get good deal too

I got mine for $240 from summitracing - of course, this was back before they got popular and every company in the world decided to pick them up.

What!?!?!? People dont like the WORX or what?

E-Bay has some good deals. Might grab one.