Turbokits.com BOV Install
02-09-2016, 01:28 PM
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Turbokits.com BOV Install
I was fortunate enough to get a testing unit of the turbokits.com BOV spacer to install on the C300. These were originally made for the CLA/GLA250s, but it's a direct fit for our cars too, and I daresay even easier to install based on the location.
If you flip through the album, you can see the steps I took to install the spacer. The only tricky part is making sure not to break the plastic clip holding the intake pipe onto the front of the frame...had to twist 90 degrees and yank kind of hard.
Other than that, just unbolt the 3 hex bolts with the provided allen wrench that came with the kit, fit the spacer on with the turbokits.com label facing up (there is only one way to install it, it's not symmetrical like I originally thought), use the provided longer bolts, tighten and refit the intake tube back on, and DONE.
It's definitely a noticeable change in sound even with the windows up. Check the video out for a before and after.
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If you flip through the album, you can see the steps I took to install the spacer. The only tricky part is making sure not to break the plastic clip holding the intake pipe onto the front of the frame...had to twist 90 degrees and yank kind of hard.
Other than that, just unbolt the 3 hex bolts with the provided allen wrench that came with the kit, fit the spacer on with the turbokits.com label facing up (there is only one way to install it, it's not symmetrical like I originally thought), use the provided longer bolts, tighten and refit the intake tube back on, and DONE.
It's definitely a noticeable change in sound even with the windows up. Check the video out for a before and after.
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02-09-2016, 07:31 PM
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it's less noticeable in cars with an automatic as you tend to stay on the throttle during your acceleration
as opposed to manual transmissions that you let off the gas every time you shift. this type of device would be making lots more "pshh" noises in manuals.
i find myself having to try to make the car "blow off", which is actually kind of fun, but bad on mileage
as opposed to manual transmissions that you let off the gas every time you shift. this type of device would be making lots more "pshh" noises in manuals.
i find myself having to try to make the car "blow off", which is actually kind of fun, but bad on mileage
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Originally Posted by TurboKits.com
1) Yes, it's integrated into the turbo and bypasses the charge air right back into the compressor housing.2) The BOV spacer allows that air to be vented to the atmosphere for that BOV sound.
02-15-2016, 12:46 PM
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These guys know what they are talking about. Knowledgeable team and pretty fantastic engineers, the spacer is machined really well, top notch quality and design.
And yes, my car is leased and I am 99% sure it wont void any warranties or violate lease terms. I had a full intake installed on my 2003 eclipse back in the day (it was a lease as well) and the dealership knew it was there and they said "just make sure to put it back to stock when returning it" and i did, no problems at all. And this is a much less pervasive mod, no mods to the MAF or MAS.
So far no CEL's from the BOV or the BMS Tuner (4th plug installed) running 25% E85 as well. Car runs like a champ!
And yes, my car is leased and I am 99% sure it wont void any warranties or violate lease terms. I had a full intake installed on my 2003 eclipse back in the day (it was a lease as well) and the dealership knew it was there and they said "just make sure to put it back to stock when returning it" and i did, no problems at all. And this is a much less pervasive mod, no mods to the MAF or MAS.
So far no CEL's from the BOV or the BMS Tuner (4th plug installed) running 25% E85 as well. Car runs like a champ!
02-22-2016, 01:59 AM
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