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Aithien
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Registered: December 2002
Location: California
Posts: 149
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Review Date: Fri July 9, 2004
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 7
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Pros:
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100% Vent, or 50/50 vent/recirculating, Simple to install
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Cons:
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Not very loud, Requires some parts from the stock bypass valve
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The GFB 50/50 Blow-off Valve is great for those concerned about what 100% venting can do to the car. Personally, I don\'t see much of a difference whether you vent or recirculate, however the difference is much more obvious to some people.
This blow-off valve requires the recirculating outlet of the stock bypass valve. You will need to get some allen wrenches to screw it off and replace it on the GFB.
However, those looking for a mean and loud BoV might not be interested in the GFB piece, mostly because it tends to be on the quiet side (though audible in the cabin). For those who want the best of both worlds though (recirculating and a nice little psshhh for fun), this is the one of the better products for it\'s price.
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qwk_wrx
VIP Member
Registered: July 2003
Location: Rohnert Park
Posts: 2371
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Review Date: Sun July 18, 2004
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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nice sound, not too loud
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Cons:
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none
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i believe this blow off valve to be one of the best because if does not mess up idle and is not overly loud...
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Hwy 1 fun....... 
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t-wrexxx
Registered User
Registered: May 2003
Location: www.tristatetuners.com
Posts: 433
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Review Date: Tue July 27, 2004
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $249.99
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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sound, 50/50 feature
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Cons:
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needs constant greasing
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The reason I bought this one was the 50/50 recirculation feature. The only problem that I have had is that the piston needs greasing about once a month or it sticks and won\'t open. Overall, I\'m happy with it.
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whiting
Registered User
Registered: October 2004
Posts: 5
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Review Date: Wed December 8, 2004
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Price you paid?: $130.00
| Rating: 3
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Pros:
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had a good pssh sound
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Cons:
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caused compressor surge, aweful BOV, alway got stuck
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I got it fro anothever got a chance to use iter suby owner who never got a chance to use it, I couldn\'t get it set right and at any low to mid range boost it would surge. I wouldn\'t buy it unless you want turbo problems, but if you want the chechecheche of your turbo backspooling go ahead
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bpang1
VIP Member
Registered: August 2004
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 7150
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Review Date: Tue January 4, 2005
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $180.00
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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It\'s 50/50...cool color
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Cons:
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No added performance for stock WRXs
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Same rating I gave the HKS one but this one seems to be more harmonious with the law and the ECU
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.:: 808 STi ::.
VIP Member
Registered: May 2003
Location: soul society...
Posts: 4924
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Review Date: Wed July 6, 2005
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $150.00
| Rating: 7
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Pros:
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nice looking BOV, interesting sound...
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Cons:
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not too loud...
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great bov i like the adjustability...but...i kinda wanted to stay with the stock recirc valve...
other than that...great BOV
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illogical
Registered User
Registered: May 2004
Location: Fremont, CA
Posts: 1187
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Review Date: Wed February 14, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Adjustable, different configurations
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Cons:
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Eats lube
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I really like this BOV. Aside from it liking to be lubed often, it's adjustable and reliable. I've run it without problems in 100% re-circ, 50/50, and 100% atmo modes. Like all other BOV's there is no performance gain unless you're packin' a bigger turbo. Running 50/50 is probably best; less backfires... saves your cats (*wink*)
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