Is this BOV real?
03-27-2014, 08:20 AM
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Is this BOV real?
I've been looking for a BOV and recently saw this one: New HKS Universal SSQV SQV Version IV 4 Turbo Pull Type Blow Off Valve BOV | eBay
I know, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is, but the seller describes it as a true HKS made in japan, and the pictures show the copyright symbol on the logo and a hologram and everything else, so I snatched it up. (US Seller, too).
Well, I had a friend who was suspicious and so I did some more digging, and it doesn't look like HKS ever even MADE a black SSQV 4..
I contacted the seller about the false description and they're trying to convince me that it is in fact the real deal and giving me the run around saying they'll have to talk to their manager and whatnot..
It's a fake, right? :(
HKS USA Super SQV4
I know, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is, but the seller describes it as a true HKS made in japan, and the pictures show the copyright symbol on the logo and a hologram and everything else, so I snatched it up. (US Seller, too).
Well, I had a friend who was suspicious and so I did some more digging, and it doesn't look like HKS ever even MADE a black SSQV 4..
I contacted the seller about the false description and they're trying to convince me that it is in fact the real deal and giving me the run around saying they'll have to talk to their manager and whatnot..
It's a fake, right? :(
HKS USA Super SQV4
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03-27-2014, 09:40 AM
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I'd probably return it then. Of course I've always thought that HKS BOVs sounded retarded anyways.
I still want to see someone use one of these on a car. They dont have air pressure pushing against the piston so the spring can be really light and have it still not leak boost. Downside seems to be they're hard to make seal when off boost because the manifold vacuum pulls them open (because of that super light spring). At least they dont whistle when they leak under vac. I was going to run one... but the EFR came out and comes with its own BOV.
I still want to see someone use one of these on a car. They dont have air pressure pushing against the piston so the spring can be really light and have it still not leak boost. Downside seems to be they're hard to make seal when off boost because the manifold vacuum pulls them open (because of that super light spring). At least they dont whistle when they leak under vac. I was going to run one... but the EFR came out and comes with its own BOV.
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03-27-2014, 09:43 AM
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I'd probably return it then. Of course I've always thought that HKS BOVs sounded retarded anyways.
I still want to see someone use one of these on a car. They dont have air pressure pushing against the piston so the spring can be really light and have it still not leak boost. Downside seems to be they're hard to make seal when off boost because the manifold vacuum pulls them open (because of that super light spring). I was going to run one... but the EFR came out and comes with its own BOV.
I still want to see someone use one of these on a car. They dont have air pressure pushing against the piston so the spring can be really light and have it still not leak boost. Downside seems to be they're hard to make seal when off boost because the manifold vacuum pulls them open (because of that super light spring). I was going to run one... but the EFR came out and comes with its own BOV.
Seeing as how the description was false, even if they refuse to refund my money, I'm covered under eBay buyer protection, so I'm not concerned about getting my money back, it's just a hassle now.
Lesson learned.. I am a
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03-27-2014, 09:44 AM
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The purchase is being cancelled. The item has not yet shipped.
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03-27-2014, 10:04 AM
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According to HKSs website there's no such thing as a black HKS SSQV4, so worst case scenario I'll be covered by ebay buyer protection.. Just don't want to deal with the hassle. This is the LAST part I need for my install. I'm planning to swap my clutch out and transition to MS this weekend, and spend a bit (a lot) of time tuning, and then its TURBO TIME.
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03-27-2014, 10:33 AM
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Man, I've been looking at those inline bovs a bit more, and that is a really cool concept. I've never seen that before. I wish I could find at least one person out there who has tried it.. $150 is a bigger gamble than buying a $30 eBay knockoff and tossing it in the trash if it doesn't work...
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03-27-2014, 10:37 AM
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begi and fm used to use inline bov's on their earlier kits.
they stopped using them and now use bosch/forge/turbosmart. everyone else stays away from them too. its nothing new
they're not as cool as you think
be very very careful when listening to Leafy because about 80% of what he posts is just hypothetical crap he's wondering about, not some radical new concept or idea, or anything proven/reliable. he's a dreamer lol
they stopped using them and now use bosch/forge/turbosmart. everyone else stays away from them too. its nothing new
they're not as cool as you think
be very very careful when listening to Leafy because about 80% of what he posts is just hypothetical crap he's wondering about, not some radical new concept or idea, or anything proven/reliable. he's a dreamer lol
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