Gtm supercharger stg 2 bpv stuck closed?

Mkai0 · 04-06-2014, 10:14 AM

Maybe my unit was defective? All I know is my boost issue is gone and the car feels fun to drive again. Turbosmart does recommend cleaning the bpv every six months. I don't believe in skimping out on maintenance, but I'm all in for something that makes it easier. Off subject Staples, how often do you change your Green filter? I've been sticking to every other oil change.

Staples · 04-06-2014, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Mkai0

Maybe my unit was defective? All I know is my boost issue is gone and the car feels fun to drive again. Turbosmart does recommend cleaning the bpv every six months. I don't believe in skimping out on maintenance, but I'm all in for something that makes it easier. Off subject Staples, how often do you change your Green filter? I've been sticking to every other oil change.

Unless you're continually driving through a construction zone, every other oil change isn't needed. I haven't replaced or cleaned mine in two years, but it does get checked every time I'm under the car, it's fine.

I guess I have maybe 5 or 6,000 boosted miles on the car in two years. I did read online about every 6 month intervals in cleaning the BOV. That's not feasible when we have to remove the bumper. If I run into issues, I will be switching to the Tial option and ditching the Turbosmart.

I'm glad you were able to get your car situated though! Do you have a boost gauge by any chance or did you notice lack of power from the @$$ Dyno?

G37sHKS · 04-06-2014, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Staples

Unless you're continually driving through a construction zone, every other oil change isn't needed. I haven't replaced or cleaned mine in two years, but it does get checked every time I'm under the car, it's fine.

I guess I have maybe 5 or 6,000 boosted miles on the car in two years. I did read online about every 6 month intervals in cleaning the BOV. That's not feasible when we have to remove the bumper. If I run into issues, I will be switching to the Tial option and ditching the Turbosmart.

I'm glad you were able to get your car situated though! Do you have a boost gauge by any chance or did you notice lack of power from the @$$ Dyno?

Project car?

Mkai0 · 04-06-2014, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Staples

Unless you're continually driving through a construction zone, every other oil change isn't needed. I haven't replaced or cleaned mine in two years, but it does get checked every time I'm under the car, it's fine.

I guess I have maybe 5 or 6,000 boosted miles on the car in two years. I did read online about every 6 month intervals in cleaning the BOV. That's not feasible when we have to remove the bumper. If I run into issues, I will be switching to the Tial option and ditching the Turbosmart.

I'm glad you were able to get your car situated though! Do you have a boost gauge by any chance or did you notice lack of power from the @$$ Dyno?

I first had issues with the Turbosmart about a year ago. I noticed I could only hit about 2lbs of boost at 7000rpms. I took the bumper cleaned and oiled the bpv and boost was there again. Recently I noticed my boost gauge was reading 4 lbs at 6500 rpms when it usually would read 9-10 at this point. With the new Tial my boost is hitting 10-11 lbs again. My car's rear end is more squirrelly when stomping the gas, confirming my power is back. My car has now been supercharged for 3 years and 30k miles. I feel that I have just hit the refinement stage of getting everything where I want it to be.

Staples · 04-06-2014, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mkai0

I first had issues with the Turbosmart about a year ago. I noticed I could only hit about 2lbs of boost at 7000rpms. I took the bumper cleaned and oiled the bpv and boost was there again. Recently I noticed my boost gauge was reading 4 lbs at 6500 rpms when it usually would read 9-10 at this point. With the new Tial my boost is hitting 10-11 lbs again. My car's rear end is more squirrelly when stomping the gas, confirming my power is back. My car has now been supercharged for 3 years and 30k miles. I feel that I have just hit the refinement stage of getting everything where I want it to be.

That's good to hear, man. I had to pick up a new set of stickier tires to keep the power on the ground myself. I love how discreet this kit is, especially when sneaking up on someone and unleashing hell. Their facial expression is priceless.

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Mkai0 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Somewhere in Texas Posts: 209 Drives: 2008 G35 Sedan Rep Power: 15	Maybe my unit was defective? All I know is my boost issue is gone and the car feels fun to drive again. Turbosmart does recommend cleaning the bpv every six months. I don't believe in skimping out on maintenance, but I'm all in for something that makes it easier. Off subject Staples, how often do you change your Green filter? I've been sticking to every other oil change. __________________ Eibach, Tanabe, Blitz, Vertini, GTM stage 1.5 SC, Aquamist, Invidia, Alto built 5AT, Edge Racing, Racelogic, GTM driveshaft, 440 whp in 101F TX heat..

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