stalling?
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stalling?
i have a hks bov that i just got that is used. ive heard of people that put them on and their car will start sputtering or stalling. anyone know what i could do to make sure that doesnt happen?
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Put the stocker back on. JK. If you run it 100% atmoshphere you may get some afterfires, since you be running rich between shifts, but should not cause the car to stall. I would spray the valve opening with some GT85, WD40 or something like that to prevent any sticking, especially since it is used.
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Don't use WD40, it will only attract grime and gum up. Use some lythium grease or silicone spray.
And like Rob said, you shouldn't see any stalling but you will go rich between shifts and you may or may not notice a slight stumble when shifting because of it.
And like Rob said, you shouldn't see any stalling but you will go rich between shifts and you may or may not notice a slight stumble when shifting because of it.
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I noticed a stumble on low idle when first starting the car as welll. this was in my friends WRX w/ HKS SSBV............Stock is the best anyway when it comes to BOV, You get NO gains from a BOV anyway......Unless your a ricer......then there are gains hat you will definetely notice
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Technically speaking, you won't be considered rice if you install an aftermarket BOV. Why do I say this? Because the car is turbo-charged. Personally, the term 'rice' is washed up. What about people who install an aftermarket BOV who run high levels of boost? I suppose their rice too.
Sorry for the rant. No harm to you, K20_Civic.
It is true that aftermarket BOVs won't gain anything but sound. Who cares? Getting back to your problem, ask the previous owner if he/she tampered with the adjustment bolt.
I have the SSQ installed on my car as well, although I have seen nothing happen to the idle. My car hasn't stalled yet either.
If problems persist, it is highly recommended that you reinstall your factory BOV. Have you removed the intake silencer?
Sorry for the rant. No harm to you, K20_Civic.
It is true that aftermarket BOVs won't gain anything but sound. Who cares? Getting back to your problem, ask the previous owner if he/she tampered with the adjustment bolt.
I have the SSQ installed on my car as well, although I have seen nothing happen to the idle. My car hasn't stalled yet either.
If problems persist, it is highly recommended that you reinstall your factory BOV. Have you removed the intake silencer?
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sounds good, i think tomarrow im gonna go to a piping store to get something to cover that hose that is open when you go aftermarket on the bov. but thanks for everyones feedback, good stuff, i think im gonna go ahead and do it./
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Originally Posted by 02_k20a_civic_coupe
You get NO gains from a BOV anyway......Unless your a ricer
Ever seen a car with multiple BOVs? I know of a few personally that run 2, if not 3, to prevent compressor surge.
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Originally Posted by Franklin
Whoa, wait a second. You didn't plug the recirculating valve?
