How does it sound/perform? Do you have any problems with stalling with that open atmosphere BOV? I disconnected the recirculator on the stock one as a test and it almost stalled just idling.
Hello MSP'ers. I want to introduce myself, my name is Jeff Kipe and I'm the owner of Epik Motorsports in Myrtle Beach, SC. A few weeks ago, 03speedLSD contacted me and asked if I could fabricate a frontmount intercooler system for his '03 MSP. The requirements were, minimal, if any, cutting to retain factory like fit and the ability to take the car back to stock if necessary, as well as the obvious increase in performance. The result of our week's work prior to the Charlotte, NC meet on the 10th is what you see here.
Now, on to your questions. The reason that the stock bypass valve caused the car to stall is that it remains open at idle, due to the fact that it is recirculated. As soon as you removed the connecting hose from the stock bypass valve back in to the intake after the MAF there was a huge air leak created. This is not the case with a GReddy Type S BOV as long as it is properly adjusted. The spring in the GReddy bov is much stronger, as well as the fact that it is not designed to remain open, therefore no air leak and no stalling.
As far as performance, Chris has dyno'd his MSP before the intercooler system, and will be heading back to the dyno soon to find out how successful this upgrade has been. I'll be sure to get the dyno sheets and post them back to back.
So, let me know if you like the looks of the kit, especially those that had an opportunity to see it in person at the Charlotte Meet on Saturday. I'm looking for feedback on if you would like to see this kit reproduced. Feel free to e-mail me privately, or AIM me at the information in my profile.
Thanks, Jeff Kipe
