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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 08:58 PM
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Ok i have the GIAC chip, but no new bypass valve.... i was looking on this site and found their adjustable ones
http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/...t.shipfree=Yes
then i saw ones made by bosch.. lltek has one out... and a few other companies out there have some out that a just a fixed boost...

I would like opinions on what bpv i should get.. i like the idea of being able to adjust the one that ecstuning has, but not sure one the performance or reliablitiy...????
 
Old Sep 28, 2004 | 10:32 PM
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Are you sure you need a new BPV? Can you hear your wastegate opening? it sounds like "chchachchacha" Like a sprinkler almost. Actually it sounds more like the ghosts on Mario 64
 
Old Sep 29, 2004 | 02:36 AM
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My BPV dumps at 3500 - 4000, really really low, i am boosting like 17lbs....
 
Old Sep 29, 2004 | 03:03 AM
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Do you hear the wastegate opening?

If you do get a better one. If you dont you can get a better one it just wont help that much b/c it is not really needed. does it dump in all gears or only in second gear? second gear dump is very common, even with stock boost.

get the ecs one just cause your gonna need it sooner or later
 
Old Sep 29, 2004 | 03:18 AM
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well its better to get one that will last now than wait for your stock dv to break
 
Old Sep 29, 2004 | 03:27 AM
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Yeah but if finances are tight it is an unneccesary expense. although it will make his car run "better" at this point it is not needed. the giac chip is designed to run on a stock configuration. it will run better with aftermarket exhaust intake dv and the like
 
Old Sep 29, 2004 | 03:32 AM
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the ecs one is a good one?? I hear my turbo hit a certian rpm then it stops and i hear lots of wind noise comming from the turbo....I stop pulling after 4000 rpm, and my power is constant after that, no more power.....
 
Old Sep 29, 2004 | 03:37 AM
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the forge diveter valve is good yes...
 
Old Sep 29, 2004 | 03:51 AM
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Power you are losing? New diverter valve you will need.
 
Old Sep 29, 2004 | 04:03 AM
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Need new diverter valve he will? aaah you are wise Young Jedi
 



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