HKS Super Sequential Blow Off Valve

HKS has been a major company in the performance tuner industry for years. They are known for there high performance products and superior engineering.

This product preserves the name. Not only is the HKS SSQV a product that performs well but it has almost become the sound we have learned to love in any turbo car.

My first impressions of this unit were cleanliness, well put together and simple. The attractive looking bullet style shape gives a unique look under any hood. With its twin valve system this unit is self calibrated, with no adjustments needed, Only a vaccum hose is needed to be installed on the back side of the unit. On top of that the ability to change out noses gives the customer the customizability that all tuners have come to love.

While my personal performance increases could not be stated, as it is the only blow-off valve I have actually used on my car, it has been known to increase spool and to increase overall throttle response compared to stock or oem non-blow-off turbocharged cars. Overall the HKS SSQV is really known for it's distinct high pitch "tweet" and is known as the middle finger of turbo cars.

The only complaint I have with this product is the installation. The C-clip style installation is a pain in the you know what, but other than that once installed chances of a leak are rare and there are no chance of stripping out bolts or bolts finding a way to back themselves out.

All in all the HKS SSQV Blow-off valve is a product that fully represents the brand name HKS quality, durability, and damn good looking.

This review was done on the first generation HKS SSQV BOV and while this review does not represent my personal view of the second generation unit I feel the second one will meet or exceed my view of the first generation unit.

Overall Review:
Looks: 10
Ease of use: 10
Ease of installation: 7

Features: 9
Functionality: 9
Overall: 9.0

GReddy Profec B Spec II Electronic Boost Controller

Anybody who has been in the import world for the last 10 years would easily recognize the brand name GReddy, and for a reason, quality products and this one does not let the name down.

The Profec B Spec II upon first inspection looks like a simple little unit with two buttons on the left side (select and mode), a center display and a dial on the right (set). Upon further inspection and installation it has a little more to offer then what the first glance shows and without instructions this thing could possibly be figured out, but not in a sufficient manner. So my suggestion is get the instructions from here and look at it for yourself before the purchase to make sure you familarize yourself a little better with the product. Overall installation is pretty strait forward, power ground, selenoid, and hoses...etc I would say give yourself about 1-2 hours if your pretty familar with working on cars, other than that see if someone can possibly help you who is more knowledgble if not.

The product works beautifully and has enough features to satisfy your boost bug. Not only does it allow you to run much higher boost then your waistgate spring is set at, but it also lets you adjust how fast the boost itselfs comes in. Not to mention the failsafe feature which prevents overboost should a problem arise. It also sports a high and low boost function for the weekend warriors. So full tunability is made possible with this quait little unit. Only downside I could possibly give this thing is the cost at around $350 US dollars it could cost you a bit more then a cheap $60 manual alternative, but trust me it's worth it. Being able to have precise control over your boost and a overboost protection may be the difference between a fast car and a blown up one...

Overall Review:
Looks: 10
Ease of use: 5
Ease of installaion: 8
Features: 9
Functionality: 9
Overall: 8.5

Introduction

This is my blog in which I review parts that I am using/used on my 1992 Turbo d16z6 Honda Vx.
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-Chris