AVO Turbo Kit Owners Topic

[spitfire481]

Re-torque them. Mine were loose after a week or so and have been perfect since

[07jazzrs5gt86]

Have a few questions i hope avo owners can help me out with.
I'm planning on getting the stage 1 kit for now since i mainly use my frs as dd and 2x a month take it out to mountain passes.
My car setup is pretty much stock except i have a perrin drop in and a trd catback.
I wonder what cooling mods should i do before or after the avo kit install?
Cooling mods like radiator and oil cooler
Any particular type of engine oil i should use? Currently I'm using eneos 0w20 with stock filter
Thanks

[protpibe]

You should be fine with stock cooling for oil and rad unless you're doing some hardcore tracking. I run motul 300v 0w20 personally but your oil choose is up to you. You'll find widely varying opinions on what to run and what not to run so its hard to decide anything that way

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[brz2013]

Originally Posted by 07jazzrs5gt86

Have a few questions i hope avo owners can help me out with.
I'm planning on getting the stage 1 kit for now since i mainly use my frs as dd and 2x a month take it out to mountain passes.
My car setup is pretty much stock except i have a perrin drop in and a trd catback.
I wonder what cooling mods should i do before or after the avo kit install?
Cooling mods like radiator and oil cooler
Any particular type of engine oil i should use? Currently I'm using eneos 0w20 with stock filter
Thanks

Ya you shouldn't need any extra cooling for just dd....I'm running amsoil 5w30 in mine


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[07jazzrs5gt86]

Thanks for the quick responses
I was considering switching to eneos sustaina when i get fi 0w20 or 0w30
Also is it easy diy?

[brz2013]

Originally Posted by 07jazzrs5gt86

Thanks for the quick responses
I was considering switching to eneos sustaina when i get fi 0w20 or 0w30
Also is it easy diy?

The turbo kit? Not unless you are mechanically inclined. I'm not so I had a shop do the instal


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[07jazzrs5gt86]

I'm ok with all mechanical stuff like install header, coilovers , brakes, exhaust since i do many by myself
Only down side i dont have a lift so it'll be alittle tougher
Also what other options you get with the kit? Bov, gauges etc

[protpibe]

Originally Posted by 07jazzrs5gt86

Thanks for the quick responses
I was considering switching to eneos sustaina when i get fi 0w20 or 0w30
Also is it easy diy?

Depends on your definition of easy lol

I would actually strongly suggest paying the extra $ to have someone install it for you, that way it's done properly the first time. If you do decide to do it yourself, take your time. I would budget an entire weekend to get it done from beginning to end.

[brz2013]

Originally Posted by 07jazzrs5gt86

I'm ok with all mechanical stuff like install header, coilovers , brakes, exhaust since i do many by myself
Only down side i dont have a lift so it'll be alittle tougher
Also what other options you get with the kit? Bov, gauges etc

It comes with a basic bov but I recommend getting the upgraded one. Just go to their website to see all the options


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[protpibe]

Originally Posted by 07jazzrs5gt86

I'm ok with all mechanical stuff like install header, coilovers , brakes, exhaust since i do many by myself
Only down side i dont have a lift so it'll be alittle tougher
Also what other options you get with the kit? Bov, gauges etc

Some would argue that a BOV is optional at low boost levels, but it will be a pain in the ass to plug the intake holes if you don't have a BOV. At the very least, get the cheap AVO BOV that's 100% recirculate.

I would also suggest an AFR gauge and a boost gauge. The AEM failsafe has both of those readings in one gauge and you can get a fairly inexpensive gauge pod that will mount it in the drivers side ac vent.

[protpibe]

Originally Posted by brz2013

It comes with a basic bov but I recommend getting the upgraded one. Just go to their website to see all the options


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When did they start shipping with a BOV? I thought the basic recirculating BOV was extra

[07jazzrs5gt86]

Originally Posted by protpibe

Depends on your definition of easy lol

I would actually strongly suggest paying the extra $ to have someone install it for you, that way it's done properly the first time. If you do decide to do it yourself, take your time. I would budget an entire weekend to get it done from beginning to end.

Agree
I would definitely take my time to study the install instructions and spent the weekend to make sure everything done right. I never rush any of my installs and i tend to like doing it myself more it not really about the $$

[brz2013]

Originally Posted by protpibe

When did they start shipping with a BOV? I thought the basic recirculating BOV was extra

My bad. I thought it came with the basic


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[kbogarto]

Originally Posted by brz2013

It comes with a basic bov but I recommend getting the upgraded one. Just go to their website to see all the options


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I know the upgraded one has a 50% vent to atmosphere which I assumed was mostly for those who want to hear their BOV. Is there another benefit to the upgraded BOV at modest boost levels(stage 1)?