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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 08:21 AM
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I thrid party installed the KBSC on my stang, and I was not able to find the place , instructions, etc to operate properly the "Valet Mode". I am really lost on this, does any happen to have any picture or something that can lead me to identify/activate it?

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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 08:49 AM
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Who provided you with the tunes? I'm guessing that if you have the SCTprogrammer (or whichever) and "valet" is not among the available tunes, you simply don't have one.

My own Valet tune was custom programmed by my tuner at my request, it was the first he'd been asked to make.
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 09:01 AM
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There is a little valve that is pinned closed on the KB. You have to un-pin that valve and it will release all the boost. It is on drivers side towards the back of the blower near the fuel rail.
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 09:16 AM
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That's sounds like a nice touch. Doesn't it get hot around theblow offthough?
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 09:56 AM
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BILLET BYPASS WITH "EXCLUSIVE" VALET MODE
Billet aluminum bypass valve with valet mode. A simple screw locks out boost.





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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 10:04 AM
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They should call it "Girlfriend Mode"
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 10:06 AM
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Can you run that for long periods of time? Guess it wouldnt hurt, since its similar to just cruising down the highway.
Would be great for a car running in the winter / bad conditions
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 10:57 AM
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Default RE: Kenne Bell Valet Mode

ORIGINAL: zkiller

There is a little valve that is pinned closed on the KB. You have to un-pin that valve and it will release all the boost. It is on drivers side towards the back of the blower near the fuel rail.
Thanks for the info I will look for it.

Thanks to all for your quick answers.
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 11:01 AM
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ORIGINAL: marcuskeeler

Who provided you with the tunes? I'm guessing that if you have the SCTprogrammer (or whichever) and "valet" is not among the available tunes, you simply don't have one.

My own Valet tune was custom programmed by my tuner at my request, it was the first he'd been asked to make.
Kenne Bell provided me with 8 and 10 Psi tunes, I am using SCT programmer.

At least on the KBSC there is a mechanical way to apply the valet mode without the need of any special tunning through a bypass valve. I was missing the place.

Regards.
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 11:03 AM
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I've never used it on mine. As the photo shows, at 0 vacuum the actuator relaxes and closes the bypass valve, routing air to the blower. All the little setscrew does is keep the actuator engaged--forcing air to continue thru the bypass. Getting out under the hood and turning a screw everytime you want to stop boost is a hassle.



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