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Old 04-08-2009, 10:59 AM
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What do you guys think about it??

I tried finding some info, but got nothing but, saying its really loud. My brother has one he was going to install.

But wanted to know the pros and cons before putting it on. heard it can get annoying.

Let me know whats up!
Old 04-08-2009, 12:19 PM
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It's ok...i had one on my first setup. If you want someone to know you have a turbo setup, it's probably the easiest way to announce it. I found it kind of annoying after a while and opted for a Tial instead. Also, i was getting some compressor surge with it. Other than that, it was a fun little thing for a while

Here's a shitty video of my car with the RFL. It sounds a lot different at full boost and from a distance
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/2...R-a_110333.htm

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Old 04-08-2009, 12:25 PM
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its cool holds boost thats for sure a friend of mine was doing 20+ psi and its still going strong and its loud too thats what rfl stands for real f****** loud.
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Default Re: Re-Searching: RFL Blow Off Valve

Cool, that was my concern that it wouldnt hold high boost. like 25-30PSI on a big turbo.

How bad was the compressor surge??
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That's going to depend upon the number of washers you install in the valve. Too many, and it could cause the surge. I personally didn't like the damn thing, as it got annoying after a while, and had to lubricate the damn piston with WD-40 or even oil every few months.. Bah...
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its loud and it gets the job done
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Default Re: Re-Searching: RFL Blow Off Valve

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its loud and it gets the job done
Cool, were you at high PSI??
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10 psi
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Never had any problems when I had mine.
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Default Re: Re-Searching: RFL Blow Off Valve

Originally Posted by TheShodan
That's going to depend upon the number of washers you install in the valve. Too many, and it could cause the surge. I personally didn't like the damn thing, as it got annoying after a while, and had to lubricate the damn piston with WD-40 or even oil every few months.. Bah...
lol, I had the SAME experience! Fidgeted with how many shims to put in there forever and I had to lubricate it all the time. I actually let me friend use it on his WRX for a while and it siezed on him doing some awd donuts up at the mountain lol. But yea, it's really loud. It sounded like it was inside my dash.
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Default Re: Re-Searching: RFL Blow Off Valve

i have one... i like it alot.. i was running 12 psi on mine with no washers and it worked great.. put it on my friends sti at 20 psi with 1 washer and it worked good there also.. al in all it works good, and if you want loud is the one to get
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I will definatley expiriment with valve for a bit! If it becomes a pain, its going bye bye.
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