I just got a Greddy turbo kit (used) for my 99 base and did the install with 2 other friends. It took us 3 days to do but working about 5-6 hours each day. We came across a couple snags toward the end and i need your guys help on several questions.
- When we ran the car with the Greddy Type-S BOV, it sounded nice with a WHOOOSSHHHH but after that was finished, it was followed by a funky sound...like a soft whistle blow then a softer whistle blow. Is this what you guys experienced with your Type-S BOV? I dont even know if i got it hooked up right (no instructions)....the top nipple (attached on the purple top) is hooked up to the intake manifold and the lower nipple (attached to the bottom cast) is hooked up to the actuator. we tried adjusting the BOV from soft to hard but we cant get rid of that funky sound at the end.
- After the turbo spools and i let go of the gas pedal, the BOV makes the WHOOOSSHHHH sound, but during the BOV sound you can hear this rattling sound which seems to be coming from the bottom of the car. if i just rev it from neutral, the BOV sounds but no rattling sound. it only happens when i drive. id this the downpipe hitting something? All the bolts are tightened and triple checked.
- and a stupid question, the Greddy turbo kit does not need to have the oil pan drilled since it does come with a drain bolt with holes, a big washer about 1" inch thick, and a banjo fitting. well, i was wondering if i placed it in correctly by adding another small washer in between the head of the oil bolt and the banjo? im asking this because a tiny tiny amount of oil is coming out but not to a point where its dripping. i was able to drive around with the car for 5 blocks and when we came back after the test, the tiny amount of oil is still there but it doesnt drip to the ground. im thinking of taking out that extra washer that i put in between the head bolt and the banjo fitting.
- is the FMU suppose to have the green light blinking or is it suppose to be a steady light.
- i plugged the FMU along with the Apexi VAFC and the settings are all 0 with the stock VTEC engagement. The car started fine but after warming up a couple of minutes, i revved the car to about 2500 RPM or so to test the BOV and as soon as i let go of the gas pedal, the car felt like it was bogging and going to die. then i gassed it just a bit and it idled the same again. i took off the Apexi VAFC and the problem went away. seems like im going to sell the VAFC now.
- i have a check engine light. im going to my mechanic to see what codes are being thrown. i thought that with the Greddy FMU (blue box) was not suppose to give the CEL though?!?!?!
and last but not least, i was able to fit the Greddy Type 31 IC with my JDM foglights and it is not hitting it at all. it actually clears it by a couple mm.
Thanks guys.