power boost valver

[peter182]

Looking at getting a power boost valve for my valver are they any good will they make any difference and is it worth buying 1

 

[rockport]

some people advise it just makes your engine idle better,.. Ask Ben H hes got one / or had one should i say.

 

[rockport]

he lives near to you doesnt he m8?

 

[The Kirmanator]

If you have problems with fuel pressure or flat spots then get one, youll notice the car takes off alot smoother..otherwise dont bother, unless youre fitting huge injectors?! Do a search on the forum, there have been quite a few threads about boost valves.

p.s. Im talking from experience cos I had one on my 1.9 gti

 

[peter182]

paul did it make a difference i just wondered weather to as im just looking at stuff for my so is it worth getting 1 and yes ben h lives near me but hardly see him at the mo as he always working and so am i

 

[u33db]

Mate, ive had one on two cars now - a megane and my valver. Basically, yes theyll iron out flat spots but theyre only truely useful on engine with serious mods (ie headwork or cams - stuff that alters timing/fueling). If your doesnt have this and youre not planning to go that route then just get a chip instead....nearly the same price and will also sort out any flat spots....

 

[The Kirmanator]

To answer your question no, it made no difference what so ever. The car was already silky smooth before I fitted it, I was more gullable back then and fell for the advertising!

 

[u33db]

smoothed clio theyre not another ecotek gimmick (paul1178 - cant help thinking youre getting confused between the two as ecoteks are sh*te and make no diff). As i said earlier, theyre only really of use where your timing/fueling has been altered by serious engine mods otherwise you wont notice much difference.

 

[peter182]

Ok thanks guys

 

[The Kirmanator]

U33b - errmmmmm I have been blessed with more then 5 brain cells and therefore am able to recognise the difference between an Ecotek and an FSE boost valve. One I have owned (BV) and the other I havent, i do not rate the boost valve end of story. If your car is heavily modded or lumpy through the gears then yes, it maybe worth while...mine wasnt and was therefore a waste of my time and money. Bit condescending your last comment...Ill forgive you though.

 

[u33db]

Quote: Originally posted by paul1178 on 03 October 2003

If your car is heavily modded or lumpy through the gears then yes, it maybe worth while...mine wasnt and was therefore a waste of my time and money.

Thats what i said i think.....

Out of interest what mods were done to the car you had yours on anyway?

 

[The Kirmanator]

Only the one mod, Piper X induction kit. Another reason why it made no difference.