14471AA143 Subaru VLV AY-AIR BYPASS, Price: 106.52$, Weight: 0.609kg
| Make | Number | Name | Availability | Weight, kg | Ship in, Days | Price |
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Subaru |
14471AA143 |
VLV AY-AIR BYPASS |
0.609 |
7-10 |
106.52$ |
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Originals
Compatibility
| Body | Engine | Vehicle Grade | Market | Model Year From | Model Year To | Suspension | Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAGON | 2500CC EMPI DOHC TURBO | FORESTER SPORTS | USA | 02.2007 | 11.2007 | NORMAL SUSPENSION | View |
| Body | Engine | Vehicle Grade | Market | Model Year From | Model Year To | Suspension | Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAGON | 2500CC EMPI DOHC TURBO | WRX | USA | 04.2005 | 06.2007 | NORMAL SUSPENSION | View |
| Body | Engine | Vehicle Grade | Market | Model Year From | Train | Gearbox | Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEDAN | 2500CC EMPI DOHC TURBO | STI TYPE RA | USA | 01.2017 | FULLTIME 4WD | 6SP MANUAL TRANSMISSION | View |
| Body | Engine | Vehicle Grade | Market | Model Year From | Train | Gearbox | Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ο½ΎοΎοΎοΎ | 2.0L EMPI DOHC οΎο½²οΎοΎοΎο½°οΎο½°οΎοΎ | S208 NBR CHALLENGE PACK | Japan | 02.2017 | οΎοΎοΎο½²οΎ4οΎοΎο½ΈοΎοΎο½³ | 6ο½Ώο½Έ οΎοΎοΎο½±οΎ οΎοΎοΎο½½οΎοΎο½ΌοΎοΎ | View |
Turbo Air Bypass Valve Assembly π§
This OE-style air bypass unit keeps your turbocharged Subaru smooth, fast, and protected. It manages boost when you lift off the throttle, preventing pressure spikes and helping the turbo stay in its efficiency zone. Expect cleaner shifts, stable idle, and longer turbo life. π
Why you need it
When the throttle closes, compressed air has nowhere to go. This valve opens a safe path, redirecting pressure back to the intake. That stops compressor surge, reduces lag, lowers stress on bearings, and keeps drivability crisp.
How it works
A spring-loaded piston/diaphragm is controlled by manifold vacuum and, on many models, an ECU-driven solenoid. Under boost the valve stays shut for power. On lift-off, vacuum pulls it open, bleeding excess charge air to maintain smooth airflow and stable fueling.
If it fails β οΈ
Stuck closed: turbo flutter, surge, slow spool, potential compressor damage. Stuck open or leaking: low boost, hiss under load, rough idle, poor fuel economy, occasional stalling and check engine light. Fixing it restores response and protects the turbo. β
Install tips
Direct-fit. Inspect hoses, clamps, and vacuum line; replace brittle parts. Observe flow arrow, torque evenly, and use a fresh gasket/O-ring. Pressure or smoke-test after install. π
Compatibility
- Wrx/Levorg
- Impreza
- Forester
- Wrx