Bov Troublesome? And Installation

[hop1308]

I've got a R34 GTT almost completely stock and i need to replace the BOV (wont go into why). The thing is i've heard a lot of stories about installing aftermarket BOV's like the HKS and that and they give problems. I've heard of the car always stalling, the engine going, worse fuel economy and the list goes on.

How often do these problems occur with BOVs and when do they occur?

And does anyone know of the aproximate price for getting one professinonally installed to avoid these sorts of problems? (NSW)

Thanks heaps.

[scotty nm35]

If you are running the stock ecu you must run the stock bov or you may have issues. What's wrong with the one on the car? If its damaged just look for a s/h replacement.

[Cadmoon]

Atmo BOV's will have problems even is 'professionally' installed. The only way to avoid it is an ECU that doesn't need the MAF sensor.

[hop1308]

it has the stock ECU, only thing changed is the exhaust. I've already bought a HKS SSQV bov so thats the reason why i wont be putting another on it. to avoid getting off topic, my real question is

if i do put the HKS SSQV with a stock ECU and i don't leave it as an atmosphecric so ill plumb it back, what are the chances of problems still occuring and how do i prevent them?

[Cadmoon]

If it is plum back you shouldn't have any problems.

[hop1308]

thanks for that, can i get some more opinions on this please, as i dont want my car stalling. also what would i do to prevent the "woosh" sound as i dont want attention from the cops? would the sound still come on a HKS SSQV if it was plumbed back?

[hop1308]

anyone?

[BigBoyDan]

Turbosmart do a return bov. About $180

[AngryRB]

whooooshsh zututututuutut. lol

[Mitcho_7]

as everyone has said, you are better off getting a stock replacement bov or a gtr one as they are proven to work. You could probably pick up a second hand gtt bov for like $30-40

Edited July 18, 2012 by Mitcho_7

[hop1308]

thanks for that, but ive already got a HKS SSQV. my question is

when i install my HKS SSQV on a stock R34 with a stock ECU and plumb it back, will i get any problems? and will the blow off sound still be there?

[Mitcho_7]

sell the hks and get a stock one, you will make money and your car will run perfectly, win/win...

[89CAL]

Yes get the plumback kit for the HKS. Should run fine.

If you have a pod you will still hear the noises but not as loud.