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Apexi Power Intake questions
Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 6:27 am
by PhyrraM
I just added the Power Intake and there a two things I'd like your opinion on.
First:
In the instructions thay want you to install this plug/restrictor in the BPV hose between the valve itself and the return to the turbo inlet elbow. What purpose would this serve? It seems that partially blocking this would negate the whole purpose of a BPV in the first place.
Second:
There is no home for this hose. It seems like it only goes from the charcoal canister to the intake resonator, with a vacuum valve inline. I'm thinking that if I just remove the assembly from the canister and plug the nipple all should be swell.
Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 6:30 pm
by Legacy777
Not sure why you'd want the restrictor....
Yeah you should be able to just cap that off. In theory it'd be good to have a check valve so as to not pressure the canister/fuel tank. I don't really think it's a big deal though.
Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 3:42 am
by stipro
You should just put the re stricter in and go for a drive, at full boost. Then you will see what it is for.
I have the apexi intake installed so I know, and trust me you will like it.
Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 1:18 pm
by Dynamic Entry
Apexi love!
Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 2:16 pm
by dropdfocus
Just on principal alone, I could only assume it makes for a louder sound when the BPV opens.
Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 3:06 pm
by PhyrraM
dropdfocus wrote:Just on principal alone, I could only assume it makes for a louder sound when the BPV opens.
That's my guess too. To that I say.....Eeeww.
Honestly, the blowoff valve is just about the only 'performance' sound I truely dislike.
Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 3:06 pm
by stipro
dropdfocus wrote:Just on principal alone, I could only assume it makes for a louder sound when the BPV opens.
That is does, it also makes a very distinct fluttering sound. Its actually really nice. I think
Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 3:21 pm
by dropdfocus
I'm not sure that you'd want that restriction when trying to recirculate the pressure.
Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:10 pm
by n2x4
Couldn't that "fluttering" be compressor surge?
Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:28 pm
by ca18_sean
Where are you guys buying these apex'i intakes at? Website link?
Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:30 pm
by Dr. Gonzo
ca18_sean wrote:Where are you guys buying these apex'i intakes at? Website link?
YES! Looks so much better than my mug...
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 4:48 am
by PhyrraM
Dr. Gonzo wrote:ca18_sean wrote:Where are you guys buying these apex'i intakes at? Website link?
YES! Looks so much better than my mug...
I got mine used here from a LC memeber. You can get them new from RHDJapan(?). There is a recent thread in the 'pre '02 Factory turbo forum over at NASIOC. Somebody has a link in that thread.
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 5:13 am
by IronMonkeyL255
I just ordered one from RHDJapan.
Should be Apex'i part number 507-F001
Here is the thread with the pertinent information.
And I capped that line from the charcoal canister to the resonator off. It is an auxiliary purge for the canister.
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2008 3:39 am
by PhyrraM
Here are my solutions, if anybody is interested.
For the BPV restrictor, I just left it out as the only "positive" thing I could uncover is the sound it produces. I can say for certain it's a sound I will not like.
For the Evap hose, I found a non-turbo charcoal canister and eliminated the extra line and valve. Non-turbo on the left:
The smaller hose with the Tee was simply replaced with a new one-piece hose.
