Just received my Turbonetics KIT!
05-01-2005, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by MIAPLAYA
I looked at a friends owners manual who was one in a WRX. I tried to find it on Blitz USAs webpage but couldn't...sorry...
05-01-2005, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Peking
No problem, I kinda figured I would have to cross that bridge when I get there
05-09-2005, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by xluv2eatx
how did you modify the BOV?! i got a kit on the way and i dont want a queef, i want a fart! details please.... 
05-09-2005, 08:00 AM
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In a street set up there is really no major need to do this. There will not be any significant performance gains to be had by doing so. The car will be a bit louder but thats about it...
05-09-2005, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by kcobean
MIA, can you clarify where the stock wastegate normally vents? I'm guessing it's back into the exhaust stream? Is this physically done into the down pipe?
05-09-2005, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by MIAPLAYA
Right....
05-09-2005, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by MIAPLAYA
FYI thats a pic from the test car...your kit will have a polished SS pipe//
05-09-2005, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by kcobean
I see. So in this picture, I can see the dump tube behind the heat-shielded signal hose. This dump tube runs up to the the waste-port on the turbo and the gate itself is bolted to the downpipe? I can't tell from the picture, but what is the downpipe connecting to just to in this picture?
05-09-2005, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by MIAPLAYA
No the pipe the wastegate is connected to is the turbo feed pipe. The dump tube goes UP to the turbo downpipe which starts higher up at the exhaust outlet flange of the turbo...
05-09-2005, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by kcobean
Ah....So the wastegate is actually venting pressure from the feed pipe rather than from the turbine housing based on a pressure signal (or is it a vacuum signal). Where is the control hose connected to on the intake side of the system?
05-12-2005, 02:37 PM
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man...im confused! ok, so what do i got to do to make a loud-*** "pppsssshhhh" sound when i shift or let go of the gas after full throttle. let me know if its better to modify or buy a new aftermarket BOV. remember....."ppppssssshhhh!!!"
05-12-2005, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by xluv2eatx
man...im confused! ok, so what do i got to do to make a loud-*** "pppsssshhhh" sound when i shift or let go of the gas after full throttle. let me know if its better to modify or buy a new aftermarket BOV. remember....."ppppssssshhhh!!!"