BOV Position - Up or Down? Does it matter?
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https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...r-p1090098.jpg so is this the right way or backwards? Hope this pic helps
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The bottom port on the stock valve should always be connected to the ic piping and the side port plumbed to the intake regardless of the final physical orientation. The reason is, as said before, is boost pressure aids IM vacuum in opening the valve. Backwards boost pressure is actually trying to push the valve shut fighting the vacuum. The reason its louder is because it doesn't open as much as usual and you are hearing the air trying to rush around the valve. Its basically like trying to blow through a straw vs. a paper towel tube.
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https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...r-p1090098.jpg so is this the right way or backwards? Hope this pic helps
My next question is whether the position and direction of the BOV placement would have any impact on the performance or the functions of the BOV itself. In my case, my BOV is setup up-side-down, having the top facing downward. With the gravity and bumping, would it make it tend to open up "easily" or vice versa??
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I just flipped my bov around after work today. It used to be quite loud and it would flutter under partial boost. Now, it has a typical whoooosh sound.
Odd thing is that the car does not seem to pull as hard (subjective). Also my boost gauge doesn't go into boost if I throttle while at a standstill. If i blip the throttle, it hits about -10 hg/in. However, I did a third or fourth gear pull, and the boost seemed to build to its normal levels.
Sorry if I added confusing details. Is the orientation of the bov correct or backwards?
thanks
Odd thing is that the car does not seem to pull as hard (subjective). Also my boost gauge doesn't go into boost if I throttle while at a standstill. If i blip the throttle, it hits about -10 hg/in. However, I did a third or fourth gear pull, and the boost seemed to build to its normal levels.
Sorry if I added confusing details. Is the orientation of the bov correct or backwards?
thanks
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I just flipped my bov around after work today. It used to be quite loud and it would flutter under partial boost. Now, it has a typical whoooosh sound.
Odd thing is that the car does not seem to pull as hard (subjective). Also my boost gauge doesn't go into boost if I throttle while at a standstill. If i blip the throttle, it hits about -10 hg/in. However, I did a third or fourth gear pull, and the boost seemed to build to its normal levels.
Sorry if I added confusing details. Is the orientation of the bov correct or backwards?
thanks
Odd thing is that the car does not seem to pull as hard (subjective). Also my boost gauge doesn't go into boost if I throttle while at a standstill. If i blip the throttle, it hits about -10 hg/in. However, I did a third or fourth gear pull, and the boost seemed to build to its normal levels.
Sorry if I added confusing details. Is the orientation of the bov correct or backwards?
thanks
that picture is the same way i have mine in and have had it in that way for 2 years now....
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I just flipped my bov around after work today. It used to be quite loud and it would flutter under partial boost. Now, it has a typical whoooosh sound.
Odd thing is that the car does not seem to pull as hard (subjective). Also my boost gauge doesn't go into boost if I throttle while at a standstill. If i blip the throttle, it hits about -10 hg/in. However, I did a third or fourth gear pull, and the boost seemed to build to its normal levels.
Sorry if I added confusing details. Is the orientation of the bov correct or backwards?
thanks
Odd thing is that the car does not seem to pull as hard (subjective). Also my boost gauge doesn't go into boost if I throttle while at a standstill. If i blip the throttle, it hits about -10 hg/in. However, I did a third or fourth gear pull, and the boost seemed to build to its normal levels.
Sorry if I added confusing details. Is the orientation of the bov correct or backwards?
thanks
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https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...r-p1090098.jpg so is this the right way or backwards? Hope this pic helps
I just flipped my bov around after work today. It used to be quite loud and it would flutter under partial boost. Now, it has a typical whoooosh sound.
Odd thing is that the car does not seem to pull as hard (subjective). Also my boost gauge doesn't go into boost if I throttle while at a standstill. If i blip the throttle, it hits about -10 hg/in. However, I did a third or fourth gear pull, and the boost seemed to build to its normal levels.
Sorry if I added confusing details. Is the orientation of the bov correct or backwards?
thanks
Odd thing is that the car does not seem to pull as hard (subjective). Also my boost gauge doesn't go into boost if I throttle while at a standstill. If i blip the throttle, it hits about -10 hg/in. However, I did a third or fourth gear pull, and the boost seemed to build to its normal levels.
Sorry if I added confusing details. Is the orientation of the bov correct or backwards?
thanks
The other end must either be recirculated back into the intake pipe (after the maf) or just left open (vented to atmosphere, VTA)...but recirculating it is ideal.
BOTH of the pictures listed here are 'correct' if you understand how it works. Sorry for the harsh reply but this is really turbocharging 101. I have an awesome book by Corky Bell (seriously) that you should read. EnjoyDriving, if you'd like to borrow it let me know, otherwise it's on half.com for cheap:
http://product.half.ebay.com/Maximum...nfoQQprZ535870
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you are being a bit harsh, but no offense taken.
I'm new to turbos but not completely ignorant about them. Part of the reason I flipped the thing around was because I was not convinced it was right. It came this way when i bought it. It does make sense after looking at the device a bit.
I do admit to being completely lost concerning my boost gauge, feel free to thrash me about that (i might learn something ).
Will be checking out this book.
I'm new to turbos but not completely ignorant about them. Part of the reason I flipped the thing around was because I was not convinced it was right. It came this way when i bought it. It does make sense after looking at the device a bit.
I do admit to being completely lost concerning my boost gauge, feel free to thrash me about that (i might learn something ).
Will be checking out this book.