fushDA

just like the title says, what is your fave blow off valve based on sound look, and just what you think is the best. and do you run a recirculated bov or just vent to the atmosphere, can I get pros and cons of both from those of you who have ran both?

Schister66

Tial /thread

Since Hondas use a MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor rather than a MAF (mass air flow), our cars do not require a recirculating bov. My STi is supposed to have a recirc, but it also runs a Tial....a red Tial Q to be specific

fushDA

yeah I knew a lot of stis ran them, didn't know that any car had to. and btw I love stis that what I plan on getting after I graduate next year.

sicones

It's manifold absolute pressure sensor. Most people use Tial for its flow and quality.

Charlie Moua

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turbosmart or tial for performance....

errthang else is just for sound preferrence or jdm fanboys. jk

fushDA

you don't think HKS or turbo XS are performance?

Schister66

I really didnt care for my HKS bov...my STi felt like it needed a larger valve. Between shifts with the Tial, i get no hesitation whereas with the HKS, it felt a bit laggier.

BAH! You got me on that one...corrected

fushDA

I have heard a lot of people saying that hks' caused a lot of lag between shifts, I just love the sound of the ssqv

TheShodan

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GReddy Type R, TurboSmart and HKS RACE BOVs... TiAL of course is excellent, but finnicky if you decide to change camshafts in which vacuum is affected, thereby forcing you to manually change springs. The others I listed don't need that change out.

fushDA

do you run a straight wg or do you have a boost controller

TheShodan

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GReddy Profec Boost controller. Type R is 47mm of "True School" quality. Its just not as "pretty"

KPDSM

I ran a Greddy Type S and loved it...I had to adjust the spring pressure some but the sound was awesome and once adjusted properly it never leaked. Some of the higher boost guys had problems with it ripping...mine saw 20 psi and never had a problem.

I tried a Greddy Type RS (they were literally brand new on the market at the time) and didn't like it. The setting was fairly easy but I didn't like the sound.

This time around, the kit I inherited came with Turbo XS RFL. :/

I'm sure after a week I'll be sick of it and ready to try a Greddy type s copy or a real one if I can find one.

The Tial seems to be weapon of choice for alot of the seasoned (boosted) guys in my area (Honda or not). The HKS SSQV (and copies) have a cool sound, but everyone has one. If choosing an HKS though I would only run the genuine. I don't know if they've changed since, but the newer style HKS could be modified with inserts and even replumbed to intake (if you so choose)

TheShodan

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That Turbo XS RFL was the most ridiculous thing ever to come out back in 2003. Everyone that bought one got rid of it in 6 months because it was SOOO loud that it was just annoying for owners, not to mention the valve piston would seize all the time.

The NGR Type S copy was one of the best out there with its original sound. The SSQV has interchangable inserts, while the Race version did not.

TiAL is the standard choice because most other

Fliiip

No one likes the Godzilla?

B and B

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Since ya'll opened the door for knock-offs, I'm gonna check in with my fake Tial (type, lolz). Loaded with real Tial spring, of course.

TheShodan

iTrader: (14)

I wouldn't say "knock off" for the NGR, more like a reproduction of a popular, yet deceased model.

riceball777

Tial q is what I run and that's really what everyone runs that's care about performance.

kelsodeez

HKS with the super annoying loud whistle

Freemananana

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I've got a used Greddy Type S BOV and it's fine for me. But! I'm not a hot shot and I don't have much experience in these things.

blackeg

Im still using a greddy type s. Ive had it since 2005 I think lol. If I had to buy a new one id get a tial

KPDSM

Agreed - I don't know if they always did this but the way they make them now you can unscrew the horn so its more of an RL haha. I already know I'm going to hate it, but changing flanges and bov's is quick and easy once youre up and running.

The NGR type S looks like it'll replicate the original type s quite well.

The SSQV definitely has a signature sound....(fade out)

fushDA

would you be interested in selling the XS RFL I really want one for my DA that im building.

SiRCiviC94

Blitz dual drive continues to serve me well.

92egdxhatch

Tial.

frost_white_ej1

lolz i love my turbosx rfl never got tired of it, i was an initial d fan back then and just love that loud whooooosh!! sound, then i came to to like the new tial but, then it just seem like everyone has one which made me lean toward that sychronic piston blow off, i heard it was pretty good and take away surge, then i read somewhere that it was fake and was not doing what it was made to do! since we're talking about blow off here anyone one has any info or has had this blow off? any input? pros cons?