JDM MR BOV not smooth in traffic?
May 24, 2005, 04:51 PM
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JDM MR BOV not smooth in traffic?
Hi, I have an 05 MR and I considering getting a JDM MR BOV for it because I hear that it holds the boost better between 5 & 6 k rpm. Question is will the JDM valve give me problems in bumper to bumper traffic -stalling issues- compared to the stock unit as some of you have mentioned, is there a trade off?. I have to admit that the stock plastic unit works without issue in traffic, I can just pit the car in first and putter along smoothly at 2 mph if I need to and only use the clutch if I need to stop, after all the less I use the clutch in traffic the better.
May 24, 2005, 05:13 PM
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I dont recommend it for traffic. Thats what i have to drive though everyday. Had the jdm mr valve on for 1 day, stalled out to many times, had crazy compressor surge. Then again alot of people have had no problems. I say buy it used, put it on, if it gives you problems, it will sell quick.
May 24, 2005, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by bigjhoney
Do a search and you will get more info than you need, this has been beaten to deaf over and over.
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May 24, 2005, 05:44 PM
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Don't know what problems you guys are having, but have had an MR BOV since they first came out and have had 0 problems, even think it drives BETTER than stock. 0 stalling problems, EVER, on my '03 or '05 MR and have never had any surges or anything else.
Strongly recommend it!
Strongly recommend it!
May 24, 2005, 05:48 PM
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mine used to stall the car if I backed up in the reverse and quickly pressed the clutch and brake at the same time while putting it into gear. No doubt a vacuum issue.
May 24, 2005, 06:49 PM
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same here, had this on after 7 VTA bovs, and man, what a smooth bov this is. No flutter, no surge, no stalling no matter how i let off gas at lower rpms, etc... perfect bov. just wish it had some more style to it 
May 24, 2005, 07:15 PM
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I dont recommend it for traffic. Thats what i have to drive though everyday. Had the jdm mr valve on for 1 day, stalled out to many times, had crazy compressor surge. Then again alot of people have had no problems. I say buy it used, put it on, if it gives you problems, it will sell quick.
Sounds like you installed it backwards, flip it.
May 24, 2005, 07:40 PM
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I have a 2005 MR. That has modifications. I have the JDM MR BOV. I have no problems. The car runs smooth no stalling, sputtering,surging ETC. Its one of the best modifications that I could have done. The car holds boost much better than the stock plastic POS. Thats just my experience but its worth a try.
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May 24, 2005, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by umiami80
Sounds like you installed it backwards, flip it.