Got the HKS SSQV blow off valve installed finally! The removal of the stock BOV and then install of the block off plate was crazy easy with a 12 inch extension > swivel adapter > 5mm allen head. Raised the front, took the wheel off, and you could just work it in no problem.
The symposer was a huge pain in the ass to remove. Was working in the parking lot and had a neighbor randomly come out and provide some much needed extra hands and help. I liked the symposer noise but sort of hated the ear fatigue and competing frequencies in the 2800-3300 RPM range. Totally cleaned that up but you do loose that little bit of growl. Overall worth it.
My snap ring wasn't quite installed correctly so on my first full boost pull the whole thing came out of the adapter. Drove home, re-installed, all good now!
The sound is WEIRD. I love it though. I'll have to try the other insert I have as well. Can get all kinds of squacks, whooshes, and stu-tu-tu as you want it. I'm sure not everyone is driving around playing their car and mods like an instrument but I just can't help myself. The way it holds and vents feels really good, to the point the gas pedal is just feeling more rigid and responsive. Very happy I went this route though I want to try the Turbosmart full recirc as well. I love the way that setup sounds too.
Bean tax!
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The symposer was a huge pain in the ass to remove. Was working in the parking lot and had a neighbor randomly come out and provide some much needed extra hands and help. I liked the symposer noise but sort of hated the ear fatigue and competing frequencies in the 2800-3300 RPM range. Totally cleaned that up but you do loose that little bit of growl. Overall worth it.
My snap ring wasn't quite installed correctly so on my first full boost pull the whole thing came out of the adapter. Drove home, re-installed, all good now!
The sound is WEIRD. I love it though. I'll have to try the other insert I have as well. Can get all kinds of squacks, whooshes, and stu-tu-tu as you want it. I'm sure not everyone is driving around playing their car and mods like an instrument but I just can't help myself. The way it holds and vents feels really good, to the point the gas pedal is just feeling more rigid and responsive. Very happy I went this route though I want to try the Turbosmart full recirc as well. I love the way that setup sounds too.
Bean tax!
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