FK8 BOV fits FL5?

[JUNHPARK18]

Does the fk8 aftermarket bov fit the fl5?

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[SimplyClean]

Does the fk8 aftermarket bov fit the fl5?

Bump.
I would like to know also. Maybe you should try it out for us?

 

[Masmackles]

FK8 has been shown to not needing a BOV. I can't Remeber exact but it's all over the civic X forums.

It hurts the car. So it would likely hurt the FL5 as well.

 

[JUNHPARK18]

i would love to try, but dont want to waste money if it doesnt fit.

 

[SimplyClean]

FK8 has been shown to not needing a BOV. I can't Remeber exact but it's all over the civic X forums.

It hurts the car. So it would likely hurt the FL5 as well.

One of the homies did it on his FK8 last week. He used the recirculating kit and data logged it. No changes.

 

[SimplyClean]

i would love to try, but dont want to waste money if it doesnt fit.

I just purchased the kit with the recirculating kit. I will install this weekend and post up vids.

 

[JUNHPARK18]

Which one did you get (HKS)? i definitely need a write up on this one. Just like your install on the springs. You the man!!!

 

[imhenry66]

From my experience with my previous turbo cars (WRX and Evo), when you're using a recirculation kit, it should be fine as long as the spring on the BOV isn't too loose or tight. (usually adjustable) The awesome car in the video above has a noticeable sound because it also has an aftermarket intake. A recirculation kit with a stock intake is likely not very audible (if at all) if the sound is what you're looking for?

 

[JUNHPARK18]

there is a lot of talk on the fk8 about the bov. all lot of them say it hurts the engine. i hope not.

 

[ElDuder]

FK8 has been shown to not needing a BOV. I can't Remeber exact but it's all over the civic X forums.

It hurts the car. So it would likely hurt the FL5 as well.

Stop spreading false information. The only problem a vent to atmosphere BOV causes is the car runs slightly richer between shifts because the ECU thinks there’s more air coming in that was vented out. This is likely why the new HKS kits come with a recirculation tube.

 

[SimplyClean]

Stop spreading false information. The only problem a vent to atmosphere BOV causes is the car runs slightly richer between shifts because the ECU thinks there’s more air coming in that was vented out. This is likely why the new HKS kits come with a recirculation.

Exactly.

 

[Jester04]

Just installed it on mine, bought the fk8 kit since the fl5 version is not being offered.

Apparently there are some differences from the FK8 I was not aware of. So everything is pretty much straight forward except for the throttle body to intercooler cold side pipe. The FK8 apparently had a 2.75”-2 1/2”coupler. The FL5 stock tube is bigger, at about 2.75” so it was not even close when trying to put the coupler on. Tightened the worm clamp all the way and it secured. But ordered a reducing coupler to make the swap and the install more clean.

Also the map sensor wiring is too short and it creates too much tension on the wires. Had to release the clip that holds that part of the wire loom and it reached no problem.

 

[Jester04]

 

[Clark_Kent]

Just installed it on mine, bought the fk8 kit since the fl5 version is not being offered.

Apparently there are some differences from the FK8 I was not aware of. So everything is pretty much straight forward except for the throttle body to intercooler cold side pipe. The FK8 apparently had a 3”-2 1/2”coupler. The FL5 stock tube is bigger, at about 2.75” so it was not even close when trying to put the coupler on. Tightened the worm clamp all the way and it secured. But ordered a reducing coupler to make the swap and the install more clean.

Also the map sensor wiring is too short and it creates too much tension on the wires. Had to release the clip that holds that part of the wire loom and it reached no problem.

The old HKS SSQV! What a throwback. Had one of these on my STi many years ago.

 

[Jester04]

The old HKS SSQV! What a throwback. Had one of these on my STi many years ago.

Same I had it on my STI and my previous srt4. It really does bring back memories.

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