I usually post on fiestast.org, but it seems things are more active here. I just installed a MiniCooper BOV valve on my stock fiesta for noise. It fits perfectly; however, when I tried to mount it on my car, the bottom bolt stripped and the BOV valve is not sitting flush with the car. There is no open because metal is covering it. All O-rings are in place, I just couldn't sit the BOV valve flush. The turbo noise is great, but it feels my turbo is not kicking in soon enough. I feel my 0-60 times feels like it slowed down a little and I feel cannot push the car as fast as normal.
I don't have actual metrics written down, but after driving the car for three years, it just doesn't feel right. I need to remove the BOV valve to run tests, but I have to take out the stripped screw first.
Anyway, has anyone experienced a drop in acceleration after installing the boomba bov or similar valve? I think the loss of acceleration is coming from a turbo leak, but cannot confirm.
I don't have actual metrics written down, but after driving the car for three years, it just doesn't feel right. I need to remove the BOV valve to run tests, but I have to take out the stripped screw first.
Anyway, has anyone experienced a drop in acceleration after installing the boomba bov or similar valve? I think the loss of acceleration is coming from a turbo leak, but cannot confirm.