I knew Warr would come b!tch at me . Understand this...I was aware that the BOV could be a problem...just not to this extent. Also, with the price, mileage, and color I got on the car, I couldn't be happier because there were absolutely NO black evos within 250 miles of Chicago and I got extremely lucky with tihs one. It was adult owned, and has a new set of tires on there. The brakes don't feel perfect either, but you have t understand it was this one or nothing. No MBC or fuel pump...those are on order.

I'll be getting a diverter valve and stock box from my buddy now. Thanks for all the replies guys.

 

My instinct says there's a reason why it was so cheap...

You're certain the guy put on those mods but not an MBC or fuel pump? That would really worry me, because it just doesn't make sense, so I hope nothing else is wrong.

 

well i bought an evo with some stuff done to it and tought i was screwed for a second but just ended up being a bad starter im glad i didnt return it.

 

It was actually a woman who owned it . She was 30+ and her boyfriend asked her to put a few minor modifications on the car. In total, it has a: BnB Turboback, POS AEM Short Ram Intake( I wanted to swap for the stock box and a KandN dropin anyways), HKS SSQV, low end Alpine deck, and a Greddy Turbo timer...that's it. I have all the papers for work that was done on it (installation from a shop), window sticker and everything...this woman kept the car pristine except for the paint, which I will be correcting shortly. It only had 39,098 miles when I got it and the clutch grabs like a new one, hence why I know it was never launched and what not. I got it cheap because she just went through a divorce and wanetd to get rid of everything that reminded her of the other half...the car was one of them. I'm off to pick up the stock parts today and will report back after they are installed and I drive around again.

 

It is most likely the VTA BOV. I bought my car with a greddy types VTA on it and had the same problem with it stalling. I changed my driving style in stead of popping the clutch in as soon as I wanted slow down I leave it out till the tack comes down to about 2k. I also added a HKS EIDS to help smooth it out. I would have just put the stock one back on it but the car didn't come with it or the return hose. Now that I am used to and using the EIDS my can never stalls or drops the idle down.

 

its definitely the BOV

 

My ssqv does that as well. I'm getting the recirc kit soon.

 

The car needs a flash. I had the same problem with my 03. with the aem intake and a tbe. Once it was flashed the probelm went away. I am sure the bov just makes it worse. Good luck.

 

Why waste MORE money by purchasing a bandaid to make the SSQV work when you could just sell the thing and get a proper BOV for as little as $105? I can't understand why people waste good money on crappy parts, then waste MORE money on MORE crappy parts in the hope of making the first crappy part work.

It boggles the mind.

OP, 39k miles? If it has the stock clutch, then whether she never launched or drove it hard really won't matter. You can wear out the clutch just from riding it and not driving properly. You can definitely expect to spend $1500 replacing it in the near future, so be ready.

 

Like I said, the clutch is fine, and I doubt I'll have to replace it for another 10,000 miles at least. I just got back from picking up my parts and will install them first thing tomorrow. Thanks guys...SSQV soon to be for sale .

 

Like Warr said...no MBC or WB255 were ever on the car?

How warm? Does the needle travel over the temp design? (as reference - my needle points right at the "water" part of the logo)

Take your radiator cap off (if it is warm use a heavy rag, and watch the hot fluid). Does it burp / is the system pressurized? Is the overflow full?

Since it is used the last owner may have run high psi over long periods of time with the stock head studs. This could have stretched the head studs and could lead to a bad head gasket.

BTW - you are not too far from KZOO...
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...41#post3200741

 

The car works!!! It was indeed the damn SSQV...my new diverter valve gets 'er done without ANY hiccups, it's nice and quiet too boot! I also got that stock intake box on with my KnN drop in, and IMO the car pulls harder now. We MADE SURE that the fuel pump was stock, and no MBC was on there ANYWHERE. Looks like I'm fine now. Thanks all .

 

sell the HKS valve. I'm sure you'll be able to sell it some VTA junky on here.