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[Jon]

Would 'yall mind changing the subject to this dialog please?

On Nov 6, 2007 12:12 PM, Rocky Mullin <caliban at sharon.net> wrote:
>
> On Nov 6, 2007, at 5:38 AM, thejimrose wrote:
>
> > sorry dude but i'm not wrong. you admit it doesn't work by
> > suggesting that if you only crack it, you avoid the cel.
>
> careful now, i didn't actually say "you are wrong".  i said that your
> statement is inaccurate.  the GFB BOV has multiple settings.  it works
> on some of the settings, not on others.  this is true of many things
> in our world and it is also inaccurate to say that they "don't work".
> it is by design that you adjust it to suit the complicated matrix of
> conditions revolving around your car, your driving style, your location,
> and your ECU software.  i had it in my A4, and it worked.  it vented
> pressure to the atmosphere with a loud woosh sound, and the check engine
> light never went on.  that's why your "don't work" statement is
> inaccurate:
> it *did* work.  that's all i'm sayin'.
>
> the manufacturer specs this part for the A4 1.8t through, i believe,
> 2005.  as they are a seller of blow off valves, this also renders
> your statement that "any seller will say the same" inaccurate.
>
>
> > it's very well documented that the maf / ecu setup of the a4 is
> > designed to work with a bypass or diverter valve. the ecu needs to
> > account for the air that is escaping to atmosphere.
> >
> > any ofrum you search, any tuner you speak to, and any seller of
> > bypass / blowoff valves will say the same [check turboxs's site, the
> > only bpv hey sell if for metered air setups like the audi].
> >
> > sell it on a honda forum and buy my adjustable hyperboost so i can
> > get a new apr. or just get a 710n valve which is just as good [or
> > better] than an fancy aftermarket valve, albeit with a shorter
> > lifespan due to the diaphragm failure every 20-30k.
> >
> > On Nov 5, 2007 6:08 PM, Rocky Mullin <caliban at sharon.net> wrote:
> >
> > that is inaccurate.  i used this blow off valve on my car with great
> > success.  it's true that if you dial it open too much, you will get
> > a check engine light.  dial it down to about three clicks and you get
> > the WOOSH sound and the ECU stays happy.
> >
> > my ECU was APR, though, dunno if that made a difference.  i did get
> > the CE light when i dialed it  open too much, though.
> >
> > On Nov 5, 2007, at 6:01 PM, thejimrose wrote:
> >
> > > blow off valves dont work on a4's. the ecu needs to meter the air it
> > > blows off.
> > >
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