5kCSTQ Performance Modifications

[Steve Sears]

> While on the subject of boost, etc. I was considering a blow-off valve
> install. Any gains to be had here at the stated level of tune? If not, I
> might get one anyway, just so I can sound serious...  "rrRRRRMMMMM
<KSHHH!>
> rrRRRRMMMM <KSHHH!> rrRRRMMMM..." you get the idea :)
>
> Thoughts on these issues?

Don't use a blow-off valve if you are keeping CIS - if you really want the
sound - then get one of those underhood "Woosh" speakers that the guys with
the lighted windshield washer squirters have ;-)  The air that a BOV vents
is metered air - which would result in an over-rich mixture when shifting.
A Bypass Valve is a better way to go - keeps the metered air in the system.
Pretty easy to install in the 5ktq's.
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 5kTQ - bypass valve install planned this summer
1980 5k - turbo, wuzzat?
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes - horsepower?  wuzzat?
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