Installed Fmic And Removed Bov

[CATKICKER]

Hi Guys, well what a pain in the arse that was... Just fitted my 'D1' aluminimum intercooler piping to my china copy front mount. Things just don't line up as they should and it doesn't sit exactly straight (but I can deal with that later, lets get to the real issue).

After fitting it all (what a pain in the arse that was) I ticked it over and gave it a rev not noticing anything strange but with my blitz BOV in one hand and the throttle in the other I put 2 and 2 together! (Why is it still shooshing??)

I noted it was coming from the air pod and figured it was venting from the factory plumb back, through the turbo and back through the filter?

My question... Is this normal and has anyone else experenced it and if not, whats the problem?

Also, it is not as loud when driving and definatly not as loud as with the blitz.

Thanks all,

Todd

[Blitz]

This is normal

[CATKICKER]

YAY! Thanks mate! Now I can sell my valve... he he he

To be honest, I was very surprised with the difference. I am running 12psi and it seems to get there quicker and stay there!

Mose people report a loss or no improvement but I must say it is alot better and I only have 3" exhaust, cheap pod filter and boost controller along with an engine that needs a good service.

Also, can anyone tell me while I am at it why in second gear it coughs a bit when getting on boost (not all the time)... I know I need to give it a service (haven't done one since it got here - only been 2 weeks but I know it is a big no no)...

I am guessing with a new set of plugs and some fresh oil it will be right! I need the timing belt done too, how much should I expect to pay someone else to do it for (looks like too much of a pain to do myself)...

Thanks guys!

Todd

This is normal

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Edited November 22, 2005 by CATKICKER

[lingeringsoul]

yeah if I knew id get the woosh with a pod filter i wouldn't have wasted my money buying the bov that stalls my car...lol

i think it sounds meaner than the BOV

[soon2b33]

a fair workshop will charge u 280 for a timing belt replacement including coolant etc

anymore more than say 330 is a rip off.

it probably needs a good service along with spark plugs , fuel filter, etc thats what could be causing the hesitation in second gear.

Fit a cold air intake using one of your old intercooler pipes thru the spare hole below your pod filter and get a shield for the pod filter u will really notice the difference. also with the repco "monza" heat shield my pod now emits a "wtt-oosh"

i guess the air bouncing off the shield

[CATKICKER]

Thanks a lot guys!

I will have to get the belt done and I will as you suggest give it a full service including engine oil, oil filter, gearbox oil, fuel filter and plugs.

When I get the belt done is there any special timing I should get it set to? And when buying the oil/plugs, are there any particular items that work best in an RB20?

Thanks!

Todd

a fair workshop will charge u 280 for a timing belt replacement including coolant etc

anymore more than say 330 is a rip off.

it probably needs a good service along with spark plugs , fuel filter, etc thats what could be causing the hesitation in second gear.

Fit a cold air intake using one of your old intercooler pipes thru the spare hole below your pod filter and get a shield for the pod filter u will really notice the difference. also with the repco "monza" heat shield my pod now emits a "wtt-oosh"

i guess the air bouncing off the shield 

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[Ezz35]

my car makes that noise(RB25) with fmic cat back pod, but iv bn told and also read in fast fours that if your running more than stock boost it can be harmful to your turbo....there was a thread about this last week also......