girth45 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Hi I am looking at fitting a hks atmospheric bov to my j spec TT vvti 1998, I am getting conflicting information as whether this is possible because of the maf, some say the ECU will get confused and the engine will run rich, others tat it won't be a problem, what are peoples views on here? Is anyone running a bov on a vvti problem free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 It will cause a problem because the air that the flowmeter registers and the ECU accounts for is dumped overboard, so the car will over fuel. Plus BOVs sound gat anyway, another reason not to fit one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 I wouldnt advise it, i did it on a MAF engined car ( seat leon cupra ) and it wasnt great. Was fine flat out but normal driving was gorrific, the only way you can do it is with a 50/50 valve, turbo smart make one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Stick with the stock unit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girth45 Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 hi still looking for more info on this question, any info helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 hi still looking for more info on this question, any info helpful. If the previous 3 posts are not enough to convince you that this is bad idea, then you are going to struggle on here mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girth45 Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 ok will bin that idea thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girth45 Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 For anybody that interested, I pmd Paul at whifbitz and asked the question, his answer is atmospheric bov can be fitted to vvti without problem. So whatever people's opinions of these valves are, they can be fitted without problem. So im informed ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slutters Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 He will sell you an engine too when you bore wash it to death! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Of course they can be fitted...but that doesn't make it a good idea. To be honest the Recirculating version of the HKS BOV is loud enough. Unless you're a chav. And that will save you from the embarrasingly stalling or having to fit some other cludge to get round it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Of course they can be fitted...but that doesn't make it a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girth45 Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 A wise man once said , if you have nothing important to say then say nothing, I think typecasting people as chavs, shows bigotory and intolerance, lest we all forget opinions are like a--eholes we all have one, and ours doesn't stink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I have one fitted but it's plumbed in as standard can still hear it if that's only reason you want to fit one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 A wise man once said , if you have nothing important to say then say nothing, I think typecasting people as chavs, shows bigotory and intolerance, lest we all forget opinions are like a--eholes we all have one, and ours doesn't stink. wow - you missed the important info and focus'ed on the chav comment. Clearly you want to vent to atmosphere...so just do it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girth45 Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 The question was, thinking about fitting one is it possible, not im a chav ! And want to hear whoosh ! If I wanted to be stared at I would fit a ridiculous bodykit ! It was a technical question ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 which was answered very quickly, there are no gains from fitting a bov , unless single turbo to stop compressor stall which some say is bad and so say its okay , i say anything that stops a turbo spinging freely is bad. you took the chav comment very to heart , DONT ! we are all pi$$ takers on here and i would get use to it quickly or you will get upset x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 you can get forge and hks recirculating ones as said in previous posts but vvti and bov will cause issues. i had one on my golf gti fitted by previous owner , nothing but trouble luckily it was a forge one which could be changed to recirculating. i have stock one fitted and it sounds loud like its dumping through my air filter since i fitted the blitz cone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slutters Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 There is simply no point, apart from the noise! Maybe buy an old RS Turbo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I tried it on my VVTi with an HKS SSQV with and without the re-circ kit. Total waste of time so I sold it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 (edited) I had one on my car and 110% loved it to bits, it sounded amazing much a friend that also owns a Supra told me my BOV sounded much louder and better than his one that was a NA/T. I've recently took off my OEM twin turbo's to fit a single turbo and from inspecting them I found they were in perfect condition! Edited May 29, 2013 by Brazil (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Uk cars have maf sensors and my car runs fine, and has done for years (7) with an atmospheric bov. Doesn't run any richer than normal. The only time I have had it stall (its an auto) was when the battery has been unplugged and its relearning. And it's only done that 3 times when stationary. So I assume unrelated. Put it on. Enjoy. I run my single without a bov at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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