Car with Turbosocks BOV - what to do with it?

Robotech · Jun 24, 2015

So I've figured out that the car my GF purchased has a Turbosocks SQV knockoff BOV kit installed. Having read some of the posts here about that valve and it's propensity to fail, I was wondering what to replace it with.

On one hand, I have the HKS style adaptor on the car so I could go with a genuine HKS BOV. She does like the Woosh sound a BOV makes.

On the other, I hear this talk of the Synapse DV BOV and my understanding is this is a BPV.

The price for a true HKS BOV is in the $250-$300 range and the cost on a Synapse DV seems to run up to $340 for an entire kit. Question is, it looks like I would either need to get a complete Synapse DV installation kit or the turbosocks Synapse DV to HKS adaptor to make this work on her car (assuming that the hood clearance is there with TWO adaptors and the BPV on there...).

What are my pros and cons with these options? I have seen a lot posted on the knock off BOVs and why not to use them but I couldn't find anything on comparing the genuine HKS SSQV verses the Synapse DV.

swordfish · Jun 25, 2015

First: have no fear of the HKS fake. They CAN leak. But they aren't all shit. I have one and my car is a lot more pushed than your girls ride.

swordfish · Jun 25, 2015

When it starts to leak however you should be ready. So time for a plan.
Go with a real HKS. It's what she likes. It's what fits.
So start trolling the for sales and lists and find a gently used one. You got time.

Ybnormal03 · Jun 25, 2015

swordfish said:
It's what she likes. It's what fits.

I like where this is going.

swordfish · Jun 25, 2015

Robotech · Jun 25, 2015

Bump chica bow wwwwwwwait just a minute here!

My only concern is the BOV is used...thus it might last a while or I may need a replacement next week. But based on what you said, maybe I could pick up another on eBay if I can't find a used Genuine HKS for the time being.

jaker · Jun 25, 2015

You got any pictures of the one in there now

SoCal Garage Works · Jun 25, 2015

I sell both Real Genuine HKS and Synapse DV I would highly recommend the Synapse but if you have the cold pipe that uses a HKS then I would buy a real HKS. Which I sell the Genuine HKS for $240 shipped

Authentic HKS SSQV 4 Blowoff Valve Kit Universal | SoCal Garage Works

psyhamster · Jun 25, 2015

I have an authentic HKS SSQV installed on the turbosocks cold pipe adapter and it works great! SoCal had the best price I could find online. If anything you could always just have it on hand to replace if the ts fails.

Voodoo Idol · Jun 25, 2015

I have an HKS racing BOV for sale...

http://www.velosterturbo.org/forum/sale/11646-elantra-60mm-tb-turbosocks-cai-hks-ssqv-4-a.html

jaker · Jun 25, 2015

The reason I am keep asking for questions on the car is I just traded my old VT in and is wondering if you guys brought it , so pictures or at least color will help

Robotech · Jun 25, 2015

I just found a picture of where you painted the black parts around the fog lights...

...yes, my GF bought your old car!

Which is great because I so want to find out what all you did to it.

Voodoo Idol said:
The HKS racing is a far superior BOV to the SSQV4 - just sayin'.

I didn't realize there was a difference. Still new to Turbo systems.

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