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3000gtvr4tt · 06-12-2008, 05:03 PM

Yoo guys I wanted to get new intercooler piping. Now I can get the piping for $450 with knock off hks-ssqv bov's. I can get the 2 hks-ssqv model bov for an extra $200 you guys think its worth it? I do kinda want whoosshh noise btw just dont know how bif of a difference the knock off n hks will be

Slo240 · 06-12-2008, 05:10 PM

If you're putting the money out now you might as well just go for the real deal. It will be cheaper than doing it twice. It could be at the cost of your engine. The extra money you pay for a real HKS unit is because they use higher quality materials. The springs are set and calibrated properly. Oh and you're not putting more money into an already bloated chineese economy for crappy goods.

I can also say from a business standpoint HKS takes customer service very seriously.

DPancoast · 06-12-2008, 05:18 PM

What about custom piping? I mean, HKS is no joke, that's for sure, but do you think a vendor or something could replicate some comparable pipes (while still holding quality) for cheaper? I dunno, just an idea. But I mean, I would spend the extra money for reassurance and sanity. Then you don't have to worry.

Action Park · 06-12-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 3000gtvr4tt

I do kinda want whoosshh noise btw just dont know how bif of a difference the knock off n hks will be

93
For the record, the ssqv's I've heard do'nt really make a "whoosshh" noise, it's a distinct high pitched sspppttt.
93 93/93

underpressure02 · 06-12-2008, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DPancoast

What about custom piping? I mean, HKS is no joke, that's for sure, but do you think a vendor or something could replicate some comparable pipes (while still holding quality) for cheaper? I dunno, just an idea. But I mean, I would spend the extra money for reassurance and sanity. Then you don't have to worry.

Its only IC piping its not rocket science to make. I am sure any vendor on here that can weld can make you the same piping if not better that fits nicer for cheaper.

And the HKS Bov sounds like a bird getting shot in the ass. I hated it on my car.

3000gtvr4tt · 06-12-2008, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by underpressure02

And the HKS Bov sounds like a bird getting shot in the ass. I hated it on my car.

Hahaah that made my day!! i dunno I got till the end of the month to think about it its a group by on 300zxclub.com

marshallpre1 · 06-12-2008, 08:07 PM

I'm a little confused. Are you saying for 450 you get pipes and 2 knock off bovs or for extra 200, you can get the real HKS? Personally, I would get the real ones. I have it on my Supra and (took off the insert so it's a quiet whooooosshh not a chirp) it works flawlessly. I've heard that the knock offs leak. If it was just piping and not the bov itself, I'm sure a vendor can take care of you

Renegade_ · 06-12-2008, 08:09 PM

Welding a BOV isn't hard, I would say do it once and do it right - get a proper BOV and dont worry about it leaking ever. I haven't heard an HKS leaking on anything except if you get into the 25 psi range or higher.

SovXietday · 06-12-2008, 08:10 PM

The SSQV is easily the most annoying BOV on the market.

Renegade_ · 06-12-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SovXietday

The SSQV is easily the most annoying BOV on the market.

Recirc. Should quiet things up a bit.

lagos · 06-12-2008, 08:48 PM

Get the real deal. The fake ones are actually made well, but dont seal correctly in the flange because they made the base a tiny bit too thin.

igo4bmx · 06-12-2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SovXietday

The SSQV is easily the most annoying BOV on the market.

yeah so are plenty others- i wish I could run my TIAL on my EVO

EggrollShop · 06-14-2008, 08:15 PM

get a rfl lol they sound awesome lol that's wat I'm running on my vr4

SovXietday · 06-14-2008, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by EggrollShop

get a rfl lol they sound awesome lol that's wat I'm running on my vr4

That BOV comes in at #2 on the most annoying list.

peteyturbo · 06-14-2008, 09:58 PM

hks bov is like a reverse engineered whistle tip WOO WOO!!!

lagos · 06-14-2008, 10:06 PM

The HKS actually sounds really good with a purple insert.
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/T...e-on_62570.htm

peteyturbo · 06-14-2008, 10:08 PM

Well mabye I just have a different definition of "really good". To me it sounds like I am watching paul walker bang the gears in his eclipse all over again.

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Originally Posted by lagos

The HKS actually sounds really good with a purple insert.
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/T...e-on_62570.htm

SovXietday · 06-14-2008, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by peteyturbo

Well mabye I just have a different definition of "really good". To me it sounds like I am watching paul walker bang the gears in his eclipse all over again.

My car topped out at 140 today, must have been my real HKS SSQV. I, however, need NAWWZZZ. 2 of the really big cans, because it matters dammet.

lagos · 06-14-2008, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by peteyturbo

Well mabye I just have a different definition of "really good". To me it sounds like I am watching paul walker bang the gears in his eclipse all over again.

Every bov sounds like that.
What I meant is that it sounds better then the insert it comes with. Its not as loud and annoying.

peteyturbo · 06-15-2008, 12:49 PM

wheres the "gimmie the nos, 2 big ones" vid clip?

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Originally Posted by SovXietday

My car topped out at 140 today, must have been my real HKS SSQV. I, however, need NAWWZZZ. 2 of the really big cans, because it matters dammet.

06-12-2008, 05:03 PM	#1
3000gtvr4tt Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Philly/Bensalem Member #5537 My Ride: 1990 300zx TT, 1994 3000gt SL iTrader: (0)	spend the extra 200 for hks? Yoo guys I wanted to get new intercooler piping. Now I can get the piping for $450 with knock off hks-ssqv bov's. I can get the 2 hks-ssqv model bov for an extra $200 you guys think its worth it? I do kinda want whoosshh noise btw just dont know how bif of a difference the knock off n hks will be

06-12-2008, 08:07 PM	#7
marshallpre1 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NY Member #6445 My Ride: N/A iTrader: (1)	I'm a little confused. Are you saying for 450 you get pipes and 2 knock off bovs or for extra 200, you can get the real HKS? Personally, I would get the real ones. I have it on my Supra and (took off the insert so it's a quiet whooooosshh not a chirp) it works flawlessly. I've heard that the knock offs leak. If it was just piping and not the bov itself, I'm sure a vendor can take care of you __________________ Jeremy 1997 Supra TT 6MT- PT67/Vipec/HKS/AEM/etc- fun street car 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT- Brembo pkg- daily/track days 1994 SC300 5MT- NA-T- PT61/AEM V1- future track car

06-12-2008, 08:48 PM	#11
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peteyturbo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NE Phila. Member #1450 iTrader: (0)	hks bov is like a reverse engineered whistle tip WOO WOO!!! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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lagos Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA Member #989 My Ride: Toyota Celica GT-Two iTrader: (0)	The HKS actually sounds really good with a purple insert. http://videos.streetfire.net/video/T...e-on_62570.htm __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. The accelerator on my toyota has always been stuck to the floor.. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-12-2008, 05:10 PM	#2
Slo240 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2003 My Ride: 93 325i DD ~ 91 MR2 ~ 86 MR2 iTrader: (1)	If you're putting the money out now you might as well just go for the real deal. It will be cheaper than doing it twice. It could be at the cost of your engine. The extra money you pay for a real HKS unit is because they use higher quality materials. The springs are set and calibrated properly. Oh and you're not putting more money into an already bloated chineese economy for crappy goods. I can also say from a business standpoint HKS takes customer service very seriously.

06-12-2008, 08:09 PM	#8
Renegade_ Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: NNJ/NYC Member #1912 My Ride: 1J Swaggon iTrader: (2)	Welding a BOV isn't hard, I would say do it once and do it right - get a proper BOV and dont worry about it leaking ever. I haven't heard an HKS leaking on anything except if you get into the 25 psi range or higher.

06-14-2008, 08:15 PM	#13
EggrollShop Noob-Jersey Join Date: Jun 2008 Member #7998 My Ride: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR iTrader: (0)	get a rfl lol they sound awesome lol that's wat I'm running on my vr4

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