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
Functionality: 9
Overall: 9.0
