How to properly adjust HKS SSBOV?

**anarchyx34** · 4-3-06, 12:35

I know there has to be at least a couple of you running one of these. I bought mine used and it didnt come with any instructions. I just need to know how to adjust the set-screw on the back, and how I know if it's too tight or too loose. Thanks!

SixSick6 · 4-3-06, 12:37

If it's got a set screw on the outside then it's a fake. There was a huge article on this recently. Just take it for a drive and adjust it how you feel you want to.

**anarchyx34** · 4-3-06, 12:51

Seriously??? I'll have to take a picture of it. That's a damn good counterfeit if so!

From what I understand, if I set it too tight I'll get compressor surge (fluttering), too loose and it'll open up prematurely. Correct?

**Zach** · 4-3-06, 12:51

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Originally Posted by SixSick6

If it's got a set screw on the outside then it's a fake. There was a huge article on this recently. Just take it for a drive and adjust it how you feel you want to.

um...BS. My HKS has a set screw on the back...well, it's an adjustable nut, with a screw. turning it right makes it harder, turning it left makes it softer

**Zach** · 4-3-06, 12:55

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Originally Posted by anarchyx34

Seriously??? I'll have to take a picture of it. That's a damn good counterfeit if so!

From what I understand, if I set it too tight I'll get compressor surge (fluttering), too loose and it'll open up prematurely. Correct?

Yes. I've got the HKS Sequential BOV, generation prior to the SSQV. I've got mine set to within roughly 3/8" of space between the set screw and nut and works flawlessly.

SixSick6 · 4-3-06, 12:59

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Originally Posted by HotAss6GT

um...BS. My HKS has a set screw on the back...well, it's an adjustable nut, with a screw. turning it right makes it harder, turning it left makes it softer

Then yours is a fake as well. How are you going to call BS on something that's been proven?

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Originally Posted by HotAss6GT

Yes. I've got the HKS Sequential BOV, generation prior to the SSQV.

Well there you go. You're not talking about the same valve.

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Originally Posted by anarchyx34

Seriously??? I'll have to take a picture of it. That's a damn good counterfeit if so!

Some are some aren't. If you take it apart and it has an orange diaphragm then it's more than likely a fake.

**Zach** · 4-3-06, 13:15

I've yet to find an article on fake HKS' having a set screw in the back. All I found was that a stock SSQV had the purple insert with HKS Super Sequential written on it.

SixSick6 · 4-3-06, 13:21

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Originally Posted by HotAss6GT

I've yet to find an article on fake HKS' having a set screw in the back. All I found was that a stock SSQV had the purple insert with HKS Super Sequential written on it.

Well that's why I'm telling you as I have the article right in front of me.

**Zach** · 4-3-06, 13:33

g00gl3 is not my friend today...hahah

SixSick6 · 4-3-06, 13:38

Google was actually intended to be spelled googol, but some tard messed it up.

There have been plenty of articles but the one I am referring to is in the 4/06 Modified Mag

**antval** · 4-3-06, 14:01

I also have a HKS SSBOV and it also has a adjustment screw!! But I called HKS and they said not to mess with the screw!! it's preset And the new SSBOV doesn't come with the screw!! So you are right SIX but the old ones do have a screw adjustment...

**cenatix** · 4-3-06, 15:36

I had both versions of the SSQV. The older versions did indeed have an adjustment screw...if you ever bought one, the manual shows the picture of the screw. So, making a statement like "If it's got a set screw on the outside then it's a fake" is a completely ignorant comment. Even the newly revised SSQV's (no adjustment screw) have the exact same manual showing the adjustment screw. I bought one of those brand new (sealed).

So to answer your question anarchyx34, do not mess with the adjustment screw if you didn't already. If you screw the bolt in all the way, it is possible to puncture the diaphragm. HKS even recommends not to adjust the screw if you don't have to.

**cuJe5ter** · 4-3-06, 17:50

anthony..are you recirculating it using a custom hose setup? cuz i've thought about that myself....

**HotRodMex** · 4-3-06, 18:07

I've owned two different SSQVs, One came with my car, and then my current one purchased BRAND NEW by my friend a few years ago when he owned his shop. Both had (have) the adjustment bolt in in back of the unit.

I've found running it with abotu a 1/4" of thread is good. You don't have to worry about making it too "soft." remember that the valve doesn't work like a normal bov.

**anarchyx34** · 4-3-06, 20:16

I have it screwed in about half way. I didnt try and screw it in all the way so I doubt I punctured mine. It does work, but I wasnt sure if the adjustment was critical or not. I'll leave it as is.