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Fenfab Charge Pipe BOV Choice

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I’m looking at this upgrade with a HKS BOV. Thoughts?

I got a deal on a new levels performance IC. Looking at afe CAI and charge pipe since the front end is coming off


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what is the new levels IC? got a link?
 

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what is the new levels IC? got a link?
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Levels Performance has an Explorer ST intercooler on the market. I bought it new from a local enthusiast who decided to sell his. I don’t want to bad mouth the company but they’ve had some issues. I’ll defer to your research.


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Stinger said:
I’m looking at this upgrade with a HKS BOV. Thoughts?

I got a deal on a new levels performance IC. Looking at afe CAI and charge pipe since the front end is coming off


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I believe the HKS gives a high pitch whistle note as opposed to a whoosh. I chose Turbosmart raceport.

I could be wrong tho.


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Nbk4t5e said:
I believe the HKS gives a high pitch whistle note as opposed to a whoosh. I chose Turbosmart raceport.

I could be wrong tho.


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The sound can be tuned with an insert. I do like the turbosmart. Don’t like the added cost on the pipe.


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Nbk4t5e said:
I believe the HKS gives a high pitch whistle note as opposed to a whoosh. I chose Turbosmart raceport.

I could be wrong tho.


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I’m a knucklehead. I should’ve read more carefully. The FenFab pipe includes the turbosmart BOV. That’s why it costs more. I’ll probably get that.


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I have the HKS SSQV4 and I do like it but I wish I would have went turbo smart or the TIAL. The TIAL sounds awesome to me but the HKS that I remember in the past on certain vehicles doesn't sound the same to me now.
 

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Nbk4t5e said:
I believe the HKS gives a high pitch whistle note as opposed to a whoosh. I chose Turbosmart raceport.

I could be wrong tho.


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How was the install? Any BOV spring changes? What blocks off the factory BOV?


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How was the install? Any BOV spring changes? What blocks off the factory BOV?


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It’s cake. Included is a rubber stopper and plate that will cover up the original set up. No spring.Change


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Nbk4t5e said:
It’s cake. Included is a rubber stopper and plate that will cover up the original set up. No spring.Change


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Thanks. Much appreciated. You’re going to have to start using me as a dependent on your taxes with all the help you’ve given. Lol


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Nbk4t5e said:
I believe the HKS gives a high pitch whistle note as opposed to a whoosh. I chose Turbosmart raceport.

I could be wrong tho.


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I ended up going HKS. I'll take the whistling fin out and install the purple low frequency fin. It sounds very similar to the Turbosmart with the purple insert. I liked the HKS design and marketing slightly more than the TS. Probably can't go wrong with any of the choices. I may find a way to recirculate it after a while if I find the hiss too intrusive. Do you find the noise annoying?
 

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