AVO Turbo Kit Owners Topic - Page 6 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

spitfire481 · 08-21-2013, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nataku

Not really a complaint as much as an observation but, did any of you guys buy the blow off valve? I got it because I wanted that hissing when I shift (what can I say I care about stupid things like that). Anyway I don't even hear a peep out of it at any point, even if I redline and just let off completely. Is it just something that doesn't do much until I up the boost?

It's a recirculated blow off. With a cold air intake you will probably hear it open a bit, but def not with the factory air box. It will never be as loud as an atmospheric blow off

nataku · 08-21-2013, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spitfire481

It's a recirculated blow off. With a cold air intake you will probably hear it open a bit, but def not with the factory air box. It will never be as loud as an atmospheric blow off

Oh ok. Well just part of the stealth aspect of this kit then. Gotta love it.

DAMotorsports · 08-21-2013, 01:34 AM

I have the 50/50 bov with the plate removed and yes u can hear it

nix · 08-21-2013, 01:38 AM

Mine has that plate as well that takes it to 50:50 recirculating/venting it's pretty loud.

nataku · 08-21-2013, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAMotorsports

I have the 50/50 bov with the plate removed and yes u can hear it

Hmm could you explain a bit more? I didn't know there was more than one type. That could come with the kit. Mine does have a plate on the passenger's side of the valve with a couple of screws in it if that's what you're talking about.

nataku · 08-21-2013, 01:40 AM

Yeah looks like what nix posted. I guess I'm not listening close enough!

Mr.Jay · 08-21-2013, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nataku

Yeah looks like what nix posted. I guess I'm not listening close enough!

do you have the gate open or closed? It can be a full or a 50/50 depending on what you set

btw anyone have a clip. I hope its not too loud

nix · 08-21-2013, 01:54 AM

I had trouble recording the sound of it properly so far. It's dead silent with it closed and with it open just a nice audible, standard psssht sound, nothing loud or pitch altered like some big tuner brands.

nataku · 08-21-2013, 01:59 AM

Yeah thanks for the inputs guys. I just went and pulled the plate off and it sounds great now. I was only able to hear it clearly by redlining with the hood up and the door open. In the cabin it's not too noisy, and outside it's certainly less noticeable than my exhaust noise.

FRSRAVEN · 08-21-2013, 02:59 AM

With the BOV on the AVO kit, its located after the MAF sensor. So if you vent that air to atmosphere, you are venting metered air. This could throw off the tune a bit.

If it were me, I'd leave it on full recirculate.

Probably a minor issue, but something to keep in mind.

Sportsguy83 · 08-21-2013, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAMotorsports

When we installed our kit, I tightened everything and did not have any problems. We did some track testing and blow the inlet gasket. Talked with Paul and a buddy of mine and found a set of locking nut plates that should fit to help stop the nut from backing out. Ill post the part numbers on Thursday once they arrive and I can confirm they work.

What inlet gasket?

Sportsguy83 · 08-21-2013, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Jay

do you have the gate open or closed? It can be a full or a 50/50 depending on what you set

btw anyone have a clip. I hope its not too loud

The gift that keeps on giving...

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7uqfy6ZAJI"]Subaru BRZ with AVO Kit drive by video - YouTube[/ame]

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRSRAVEN

With the BOV on the AVO kit, its located after the MAF sensor. So if you vent that air to atmosphere, you are venting metered air. This could throw off the tune a bit.

If it were me, I'd leave it on full recirculate.

Probably a minor issue, but something to keep in mind.

I had this concern when I got the kit. After having it, its not a big issue. You will go rich on shifts, but for a fraction of time. Also, the tune will account for it and it really becomes a non-issue. If it were a 100% vent I would say its something to really look at, but since its 50/50 its impact is minimal .

spitfire481 · 08-21-2013, 09:51 AM

Good to know its 50/50 or 100% recirc. I thought it was just recirc only. Open atmosphere causes horrible rich issues between shifts on VW's, which I'm used to working on. I guess ill pull the plate and give it a go haha

boarder1995 · 08-21-2013, 10:39 AM

If locking bolts or nuts down are an issue, even with blue Loctite, another option would be washers from this company...
Nord-Lock.com
They're not regular locking washers. If it's a nut and bolt arrangement, you'll need a set on both flange mating surfaces. Their design requires greater breakout torque to untighten.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Innovate (Sprintex) Supercharger Owners Topic	DarrenDriven	Forced Induction	9139	12-29-2023 10:58 PM
FA20Club Turbo Kit Owners Topic	pixel67	Forced Induction	1531	09-09-2014 12:36 PM
OFF TOPIC: Spotted a Gallardo	markmatley	Hawaii	4	02-24-2013 04:26 PM
Not another need to drive topic	Sargy	Mid-Atlantic	5	11-27-2012 12:18 PM
Can you close the topic please?	Standardsuspension	Brakes, Suspension, Chassis	14	06-26-2012 05:14 PM

08-21-2013, 01:34 AM	#73
DAMotorsports Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS "Raven" Location: SoCal Posts: 503 Thanks: 335 Thanked 468 Times in 215 Posts Mentioned: 85 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have the 50/50 bov with the plate removed and yes u can hear it

08-21-2013, 01:40 AM	#76
nataku Negative Mass Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Orange Metallic AVO Turbo GT86 6MT Location: Arlington VA Posts: 702 Thanks: 272 Thanked 346 Times in 201 Posts Mentioned: 56 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Yeah looks like what nix posted. I guess I'm not listening close enough!

08-21-2013, 01:59 AM	#79
nataku Negative Mass Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Orange Metallic AVO Turbo GT86 6MT Location: Arlington VA Posts: 702 Thanks: 272 Thanked 346 Times in 201 Posts Mentioned: 56 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Yeah thanks for the inputs guys. I just went and pulled the plate off and it sounds great now. I was only able to hear it clearly by redlining with the hood up and the door open. In the cabin it's not too noisy, and outside it's certainly less noticeable than my exhaust noise.

08-21-2013, 02:59 AM	#80
FRSRAVEN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Texas Posts: 125 Thanks: 22 Thanked 59 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	With the BOV on the AVO kit, its located after the MAF sensor. So if you vent that air to atmosphere, you are venting metered air. This could throw off the tune a bit. If it were me, I'd leave it on full recirculate. Probably a minor issue, but something to keep in mind.

08-21-2013, 09:51 AM	#83
spitfire481 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2JZ FRS Location: Pure Automotive Performance Posts: 1,378 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,354 Times in 621 Posts Mentioned: 27 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Good to know its 50/50 or 100% recirc. I thought it was just recirc only. Open atmosphere causes horrible rich issues between shifts on VW's, which I'm used to working on. I guess ill pull the plate and give it a go haha

08-21-2013, 10:39 AM	#84
boarder1995 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Subie BRZ Limited, black, 6MT Location: Texas Posts: 125 Thanks: 38 Thanked 22 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If locking bolts or nuts down are an issue, even with blue Loctite, another option would be washers from this company... Nord-Lock.com They're not regular locking washers. If it's a nut and bolt arrangement, you'll need a set on both flange mating surfaces. Their design requires greater breakout torque to untighten.

User Name		Remember Me?
Password