RedTegLS

I installed my turbo filter last night and my BOV now sounds sick. Not sick like good sick more like in the hospital with the flu sick. Much softer and a different tone. Is the filter stopping the much flow that it would cut down the amount of pressure making it to the BOV?

Boostage

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MiraiZ

what kind of filter is it?

RedTegLS

It is a foam filter that came with the Spark kit. It looks pretty good as afar as quality.

99B16Si

its completely normal.

when the turbo is pulling air thru the filter into the turbo it created an extremely strong vacuum in the intake pipe. when u let off the throttle this pressure is released and makes a 'hiccup' noise.

so basically, dont worry about it

Happyman

My RFL sometimes sounds like its dying lol. But thats usually only when I floor it in 5th and let the my **** hit like 2 psi and then let off.

RedTegLS

So your saying I lost that awesome PSHHH sound? This sounds like doggie doo.

b18bturbo

get rid of that filter it will definilety cause the problem. Get a nice high flow type filter. Those are cheaply made and dont flow worth squat.

VTC_CiViC

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Suggestions sir? I need a filter soon too

RedTegLS

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b18bturbo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">get rid of that filter it will definilety cause the problem. Get a nice high flow type filter. Those are cheaply made and dont flow worth squat.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I tried to buy a filter from you but you didnt have the right fittings or something remember? I didnt want this I wanted yours!

b18bturbo

use the k&N or nice S&B performance filter those ones like in the pics are cheaply made and dont flow worht ****. you can get a good performance filter for about 30-40 bucks at your local auto store most people can order it for you

CoupeSI

What time is the tuning bash going to occur........Sorry for being off topic but i cant pm and i dont have your phone #

Steve

RedTegLS

Yo Steve- I dont know what time he will get here Fri night. I am putting him up in a hotel and we are tuning it on Saturday. My number is 607-624-7752 if you or anyone wants to call.

quikB18B

Not to Hijack the thread but im also noticed a big change in my sound by using the exact same setup you have. Im using a bend about the same length with that same kind of filter. I had a k&n but the flange ripped so I slapped that on for the moment.

It sounds fine at partial boost, no flutter at all. Heres the problem when i give it gas about 75% throttle when i let off It lets out a single "Ching" metal sound no Wooooshhh. My bov isnt tight, its set soft, not leaking,and it has adequate vacuum.

Friend thinks its Compressor Surge but im 100% certain its not, Im going to pull the filter off tonight and see if the sounds goes away.

Btw RedTegLs what bov is this, Im using Greddy Type s

b18bturbo

iggy it will go away. we tried the same filter on another car while back same problem. get another decent filter and scrap that one.

quikB18B

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b18bturbo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">iggy it will go away. we tried the same filter on another car while back same problem. get another decent filter and scrap that one.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Okay I figured it was just this shitty Filter, Im gonna get another K&N soon.

Redtegls im sure your running this filter because of fitment issues, but heres what im doing: Im going to buy a K&N 3" filter, and a 90 silicone elbow or 90 cast elbow and use the space in between block and fans

MiraiZ

looks like the HKS SPF,,,,foam style filter can be kinda restrictive

Jkan2001

Apexi, i got one with my bb kit for my d16 and it was a really nice filter

i believe there was a writeup on the supraforums or something like that with a comparison and apexi won hands down for flow and filtration as well as no maintenence.

RedTegLS

After leaving for lunch I have an update on teh sound. It sounds like a short tire squeal! Screech. There is no PSSHHH just the squeal. Can someone clarify how a filter would cut down on the blow off?

RedTegLS

OK apex looks nice. Tell me though how will I mount that to my filter pipe? Where will the hose clamp go?

B18EG6

Irrigation flange at home depot

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=431013

even better:
http://mkiv.com/techarticles/a....html

CoupeSI

Thanks....Ill definately be giving you a call saturday morning

Steve

g5r

is the hks filter better than a k&n one?

b18bturbo

hks is nice but not the cheap taiwan knockoffs.

MiraiZ

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RedTegLS &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">After leaving for lunch I have an update on teh sound. It sounds like a short tire squeal! Screech. There is no PSSHHH just the squeal. Can someone clarify how a filter would cut down on the blow off?</TD></TR></TABLE>

mine sounds like that when I have it on high boost...