Opinion on HKS SSQV BOV
06-04-06, 08:23 PM
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"Levels of sound with inserts:
1. lowest sound leverl- no insert what so ever (very quiet whoosh sound)
2. Two stage sound- pruple insert; it creates a whosh for low vent levels that transitions to a whistle once the main valve opens (i have this one)
3. Moderate whistle sound -the stock silver insert. it makes the whistle sound almost always
4. High whistle sound- gold insert"
found that info from a Dealer on a wrx forum. the purple one i have wooshes up to bout maybe 6 or 7 psi, then whistles for higher boost. but for some reason the bov on my car is quiet compared to the other cars like 240s. maybe its cuz i have the Tmic still and its on a small hose going to the bov compared to a 2.5" pipe. idk.
1. lowest sound leverl- no insert what so ever (very quiet whoosh sound)
2. Two stage sound- pruple insert; it creates a whosh for low vent levels that transitions to a whistle once the main valve opens (i have this one)
3. Moderate whistle sound -the stock silver insert. it makes the whistle sound almost always
4. High whistle sound- gold insert"
found that info from a Dealer on a wrx forum. the purple one i have wooshes up to bout maybe 6 or 7 psi, then whistles for higher boost. but for some reason the bov on my car is quiet compared to the other cars like 240s. maybe its cuz i have the Tmic still and its on a small hose going to the bov compared to a 2.5" pipe. idk.
06-05-06, 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by RXsevenT2
is this how the purple insert sounds? you can't see the insert from the video...
06-05-06, 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Kai
No. My buddy's FD with the purple insert has a pronouced whistle that is completely absent in that video.
You don't happen to have a video of that FD do you?
06-05-06, 11:40 PM
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I hate the whislte sound. at first your like thats cool ,but then after a while you just get bored of it. I love the blitz one nothing beats loud wooosssh sound.everybody thinks that my cars broken when I shift gears
06-05-06, 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by RXsevenT2
You don't happen to have a video of that FD do you?
06-06-06, 11:34 AM
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I have the HKS SSQV. I like how it sounds. It has that unique whistle to it. The only other BOV i would want is the Greddy Type S. I hate the Blitz and Turbo XS bovs. But hey everyone has opinions.
06-06-06, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Kai
No, sorry, but the next time he comes by my place I can make one if you like.
06-06-06, 12:13 PM
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I have the gold insert in my AE. It chirps at low boost and whistles at high boost. It was neat for the first 30 seconds I had it, now I want something a little quieter. I'm thinking about trying the BOV w/o an insert....
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06-06-06, 12:50 PM
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i, too, have the HKS SSQ BOV. i got it with my TII.... i had plans on replacing it, but now i'm somewhat addicted to it... don't think i'd switch to another BOV and risk being dissappointed, so i'll just stick to this one 
were there different models of it? someone pointed out that i have the old school one... is there a newer version? or was that person just talking out of his ****?
i'd go woosh over whistle anyday....
were there different models of it? someone pointed out that i have the old school one... is there a newer version? or was that person just talking out of his ****?
i'd go woosh over whistle anyday....
06-06-06, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmyv13
I have the gold insert in my AE. It chirps at low boost and whistles at high boost. It was neat for the first 30 seconds I had it, now I want something a little quieter. I'm thinking about trying the BOV w/o an insert....
06-07-06, 03:05 PM
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No, thats called Compressor surge! BOV didnt even open...
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07-06-06, 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ePH C freak
i, too, have the HKS SSQ BOV. i got it with my TII.... i had plans on replacing it, but now i'm somewhat addicted to it... don't think i'd switch to another BOV and risk being dissappointed, so i'll just stick to this one
were there different models of it? someone pointed out that i have the old school one... is there a newer version? or was that person just talking out of his ****?
i'd go woosh over whistle anyday....
were there different models of it? someone pointed out that i have the old school one... is there a newer version? or was that person just talking out of his ****?
i'd go woosh over whistle anyday....
