pslewis

So??

In conclusion ...... having a VTA Dump Valve will:-

1. Make you look like a right ****

and,

2. Destroy your engine

Sorted ......... lets all go out and buy one!!

Pete

unfeasablylargegonads

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Bob is starting a new trend, he is promoting gear box whining sounds now

(I could hear the box at the other end of the strip on Sunday, LOL)

TonyFlow

I know the reasons against VTA valves, but I love the sound of the HKS SSQV, which is why I have one (not to pander to anyone elses whims, but my own) - think of me what you like, I will not lose any sleep over it!

This ALWAYS seems such a heated debate, if numpties like me wish to fit 'em (regardless of the 'it'll **** your engine claims) then let us, and if other people don't like 'em, then don't worry about it!

FFS, people on here always seem so interested in arguing, I think sometimes it would be nice to go back to "the old days", when there weren't so many people ready to argue, and there was a real "community" atmosphere and not the numerous civil wars we currently get!

Oh - sorry I have one of them Chocolate engined 5 Type R's which has been going strong for 45k miles (25k with VTA), and is still going strong on original engine!

alcazar

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Fair enough. If you like it, it works OK so far, hasn't done any apparent damage, then why not?

I, personally don't think owt of you, either way. It's your car.

The original poster asked why people frown on them, was told, and then argued, as did others. <<Shrugs>>

People, including me, will always argue the toss. Posts like "They're cool as fu ck, get one" tend to get up my nose a bit, that's all.

Alcazar

automodellistagt

i like the noise VTA's since my RST days. Personally i have had a bailey on my 04 sti, i change it as and when i feel like a change and im getting quite good at sticking the recirculating bit of the valve back down the pipe. Can do it in ten minutes now those of you who have tried it know what im talking about

i notice a slight difference between VTA and OE but i think thats more a placebo. Need to get it monitored over a period of time with some sense of science to it and put this 'type' of thread to sleep forever

TonyFlow

I agree with what you are saying mate, I have been in a few arguments on here, but when they are the same old thing it gets a bit tired!

I agree the post you highlight is "off the mark", and that the gathered knowledge of the site is mahooosive and indespensible!! Didn't mean to single anyone out either!

Seems to me that the site has just become very antagonistic (I may have even been guilty of this in the past - and probably will in the future, but I would hope over things not as trivial as VTA's - chav or not!)

trackman

Haha! I think that sums it up nicely!!

pslewis

Of course its the same old thing ........ you have been around here longer than I have - difference being I know (and respect) the fact that Newbies who have just 'discovered' Scooby ownership will ask all the same old questions you and I asked 5 years ago - doesn't make their contribution any less valid!

You would like it to be the nice huggie, huggie Forum it was way back when ... well, times have changed, the BBS Membership is huge now and we don't want to talk boring crap about the type of Oil, how to change the Oil and Lambda voltages - cos, its bollox that made a few very sad people feel ever so important!!

Pete

Luke C

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Yeah I just quite like it.

Simple as!

automodellistagt

we drive subarus, most people think we're wollys anyway cos we should have bought an EVO

EVOLUTION

it was a sensor in the mid section that was faulty mate, there was or is nothing wrong with the dump valve, To a standard engine, which i was lead to belive yours is not, its no use, i dont know all the tech behind it all but i would say your in a better position than me on that one mate....

As for the sensor again, i removed the DV and all that happed just after it, so it may well be my car, but since what i have been reading since i took it off, it looks like not. I never knew about this MAF thing before it was fitted, or since i sold it. I am lead to belive that the standard map ECU monitors the recirc flow, ??? Yours has been remapped, so i have no idea what it does...

Ayway, glad its working ok, was a pleasure doing biusiness with you...

Sorry about the pm's, probs my fault, i was using a PDAphone which was acting up at the time

John

leonpoole

You say that as if subaru no best but a lot of people on here think otherwise. For example when it comes to oil changes all the spacialists say crank the car over first with fresh oil which subaru say you dont need to do. My point being that because subaru dont use them doesnt mean they are bad

Granby

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No problem mate, i knew what i was buying, took it out for a spirited drive yesterday and it drives just like it had a rec D/V , i did wonder about the PM's as they kept coming with the same message, so are you keeping the car now.

pslewis

Have you EVER thought that, maybe, shock horror!! The Specialists are WRONG??

I would put money on it being that way around!!

Pete

EVOLUTION

yeah, not sure what to do though, was toying with the idea of the 06STI, but selling mine now and saving for a year or so, but since talking to you and adam at the scooby clinic, i think im going to remap mine, possible uprate turbo, injectors, FMIC, im sure you get the idea, the list is endless.

But first things first, i need to sort out the front wheel that i damaged last night, needs a new one as i bumbed up some island that was in the middle of nowhere, something to do with the trams in blackpool and me not watching where i was going.

So, im looking for a WRX wheel if you know where theres one going mate, inc tyre???#


John

leonpoole

My point being pete is that he says that dump valves arn't used as standard equipment so they are wrong, but he probably swears by that stupid oil change thing

pslewis

My point being that the **** Oil Change is a myth

Don't care much about dump valves ...... all I know is they can damage your engine??

I read somewhere that you could get the same 'sound' by doing something simple like taking the inlet airbox off .......... not sure if thats true?? You know? The box/plastic pipe that goes into the wing on the induction side??

Pete

frayz

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GENUINE QUESTION!!!

Ive read through countless DV threads and cannot come to a propper conclusion.

I have an 02 sti of which will be remapped soon. I would actually like to fit an HKS SSQ VTA. If fitting a VTA make the car jerky will this be recified by mapping?

Also ive heard that induction kits kill MAF sensors?

Will mapping make these mods safe? or am i better sticking with a green panel filter?

I would much rather the chatter of an induction kit like i had on my cossie but if this is going to screw my MAF then i wont get one. Hence the interest in a HKS VTA as my gearchanges are currently boring to listen to

Please only constructive replys to this, thank you

flat4_ire

i have hks ssqv on my sti type r, works fine and no probs at all with it, if u want one then get it! only listen to some of the people on here ya know, ps lewis is WAAAAAY over the hill god love him even know i do like the sound of a recirc d/v too

leonpoole

Personally i dont think dumpvalves do that much damage.
My old C reg series 1 rs had one on for over 10 years and is still going strong.
No doubt ill get people saying the usual modern day engine thing

pslewis

Usual modern day engine thing!!

Pete

flat4_ire

they fine just get the damn yoke and fit it in 5 mins!

leonpoole

frayz

iTrader: (7)

can anyone answer my questions?

flat4_ire

read back u mad man, i did! i said i ave one and ive no problems whatsoever! maf is fine and car runs fine, sure what else do u want to know?? as i said, if u want one just go and get one and fit one! only way ur gonna find out about ur scoob is trial and error

Buckrogers

Really? Is that why there are so many on the market place to buy?

Coming from Pete "can I do my own oil change"?, "My front discs have lasted 60,000 miles, do you think I should change them"?, "Whats a knock link"?

Words of wisdom....

Buck

frayz

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Mad man off to buy a VTA!!!

codie247

hi m8, just put a Blitz DD VTA on my 02 STi, no probs at all. seems abit faster through the gears if anything, less lag.

Lee

recopish

I thought totally the oppisite seamed to spool up 200rpm quicker and dident have that throw forward felling when changing gear, also idles better, and get more mpg without it. althogh that down pipe you sold me doesent help with fuel all the best

reco

codie247

. will keep it on till i is bored with it . my mpg is dire anyway, only get to drive it at the weekend, thats when i have fun and that includes to the Shell garage.


Lee