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Forum: Forced Induction 11-29-2015, 12:35 PM
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Posted By x2o
As far as flutter with the pink spring, under...

As far as flutter with the pink spring, under normal driving i've been having clean vents free of flutter. There was one specific scenario where I vented it around 6500rpm testing it, and under that...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-29-2015, 12:32 PM
Replies: 43
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Posted By x2o
Success!!! Finally got it running like the...

Success!!!

Finally got it running like the bosch valve. It did require me to use the pink spring, the blue spring was just way too soft and it wouldn't close when it needed to under light load....
Forum: Forced Induction 11-29-2015, 07:57 AM
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Posted By x2o
After a bit more research I've found our cars...

After a bit more research I've found our cars tend to idle around 20in/Hg (sea level?), so it looks like the pink should be what we want..

These are the three different springs offered by...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-29-2015, 07:48 AM
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Posted By x2o
Haven't had too much time to tinker with it since...

Haven't had too much time to tinker with it since Thursday, work has been super busy. Finally put some time aside today to get this figured out (hopefully).

The actual turbosmart valve will only...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-27-2015, 11:03 AM
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Posted By x2o
Okay, I just don't understand why this valve is...

Okay, I just don't understand why this valve is so difficult to get working right on my car. I followed your recommendation EVO and adjusting with a vac line out of the car, ended up having to trim...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-25-2015, 06:24 PM
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Posted By x2o
where was this last week lol :ugh2:

where was this last week lol :ugh2:
Forum: Forced Induction 11-25-2015, 02:53 PM
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Views: 5,013
Posted By x2o
Okay I honestly hadn't been resetting with each...

Okay I honestly hadn't been resetting with each adjustment, just reset when I first swapped the Bosch unit out. Will try again using your method , sounds like it should work !
Forum: Forced Induction 11-25-2015, 09:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,013
Posted By x2o
100% sure it is hooked up correctly, used the...

100% sure it is hooked up correctly, used the same hoses that were on the Bosch valve. Might have to swap the Bosch valve back in and try adjusting it the way you've suggested, seems like much less...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-25-2015, 07:50 AM
Replies: 43
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Posted By x2o
Okay so here's the current situation. Valve...

Okay so here's the current situation.

Valve is all the way tightened, can't get enough leverage to loosen without pulling it out and adjusting. Drove it to work as is with the valve all the way...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-25-2015, 05:18 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,013
Posted By x2o
Another day, another opportunity to dial it in...

Another day, another opportunity to dial it in correctly :) Let's see how this round goes!
Forum: Forced Induction 11-24-2015, 04:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,013
Posted By x2o
Thanks for the tip! Yeah I think my last round of...

Thanks for the tip! Yeah I think my last round of tightening I ended up going to the max it'll tighten... Going to try monitoring the piston the way you mentioned you set it.

At this point I know...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-24-2015, 04:05 PM
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Posted By x2o
Direct bolt on, very easy to replace. All you...

Direct bolt on, very easy to replace. All you have to do is undo 2-3 hose clamps, and pull the vacuum line off the old Bosch style unit. Then put the turbosmart directly in it's place and get to...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-24-2015, 08:14 AM
Replies: 43
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Posted By x2o
Update : drove it about 30 miles. It's so close...

Update : drove it about 30 miles. It's so close to perfect, I still have a little sputtering on decel but going to tighten it up a bit more once it cools down so I don't burn my arm :tup:
Forum: Forced Induction 11-24-2015, 05:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,013
Posted By x2o
This is interesting, from most people I've heard...

This is interesting, from most people I've heard its just a matter of fine-tuning the adjustment on the BPV. Guess I will find out today :driving:

I know that the Stillen demo car currently has...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-24-2015, 05:31 AM
Replies: 43
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Posted By x2o
I can take a pic for you a bit later today, but...

I can take a pic for you a bit later today, but if you look under the charge pipe about 12" away from where it connects to the supercharger outlet, you'll see the recirculation hoses and the plastic...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-23-2015, 07:35 PM
Replies: 43
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Posted By x2o
Think I got it ! Went just a bit less than 1 full...

Think I got it ! Went just a bit less than 1 full turn (1/4 turn at a time) and now it seems to be holding steady after rev. Will take it for a datalog and test drive tomorrow :) Love the sound!
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Forum: Forced Induction 11-23-2015, 06:38 PM
Replies: 43
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Posted By x2o
Okay sounds like I've been on the right track...

Okay sounds like I've been on the right track then. I don't have an a/f or boost gauge yet, been using uprev to log a/f although I know that's not the most accurate method.

Wanted to make sure...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-23-2015, 05:19 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,013
Posted By x2o
Is it possible it requires a retune compared to...

Is it possible it requires a retune compared to the bosch style bpv? I feel like it's so close but I just can't get it perfect

gonna bring the laptop out tomorrow and grab a data log
Forum: Forced Induction 11-23-2015, 05:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,013
Posted By x2o
No, by gauge sweep I'm referring to the tach/oil...

No, by gauge sweep I'm referring to the tach/oil temp/voltage when you first power the car on. they go from min to max except they didn't when the idle was rough.

Not sure if this means anything...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-23-2015, 04:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,013
Posted By x2o
Turbosmart Dual Port BPV With Stillen Kit

Okay so today I took out the BPV included by stillen (plastic :icon14:) and put in the turbosmart dual port valve, and the extra soft blue spring that I've read people had to use. After a lot of...
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