seattlesub Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Hi guys This is my first post and I am rather new to subarus so I have a few questions. First off I have searched and looked on the net and I have found little info. I have a question about the RX turbo. I have the chance to buy one in descent shape and I want to make it my daily driver/pass car and I was woundering what things I should look out for when I go look at it again tomorrow. I was also woundering Is it possible to put a Blow off Valve on it even though it does not have an intercooler? I was woundering becasue I have heard BOV help save the life of the turbo, plus sound kind of neat. Thanks guys sorry If I have come off as a total New bee. Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subarutex Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Derek found my site and emailed me. I answered some of his questions, and referred him here. "You know you are an addict when you can't remember how many people you've referred to the USMB" hehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. RX Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 My GL-10 Turbo 4WD Sedan has the same engine as the RX, I don't have a BOV on it, and I have not had any problems with the turbo. The turbos have a bypass valve in them that are pressure controlled, under normal driving this is good enough. However, if you plan to use your right foot extensively, you might want to go a route similar to Tex and Skip here on the board, and install an intercooler. I think this is where the BOV comes in handy, not to save the turbo, but to save the IC. Most people vent the BOV to the air, I say to vent it just up stream of the turbo intake, this will help lessen any turbo lag on shifts by keeping the turbo spinning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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