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Do you run a blow-off-valve?
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Do you run a blow-off-valve?
Was reading this thread in the RX7 forum about the pro's and con's of not using a blow-off-valve. As far as I see, they make a pretty compelling case for not using one. I am currently not running one was was starting to get a little worried.
Any thoughts from here?
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=884695
Any thoughts from here?
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=884695
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Re: Do you run a blow-off-valve?
He means to say every factory turbocharged has a BOV, so yes, there needs to be one.
OP, I'm going to let you go ahead and try and run without one for a while. Let's see how long that turbo lasts at higher pressures. This "poll" makes no sense.
OP, I'm going to let you go ahead and try and run without one for a while. Let's see how long that turbo lasts at higher pressures. This "poll" makes no sense.
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Re: Do you run a blow-off-valve?
I, not at any point, claimed it was a good idea, was merely proposing the thought...
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Not true. The Neon SRT-4 has no stock BOV at all nor does the Caliber SRT-4 or the PT Cruiser GT Turbo, no diesel turbo vehicles run a BOV, no VW turbo cars run a stock BOV just to name off a few. Some turbo cars come with a BOV or bypass valve but some dont. Should you run one? Yes for the life of the turbo run a BOV. Only diesel motors dont need a BOV because there is no throttle plate so no chance for compressor surge.
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Re: Do you run a blow-off-valve?
Not true. The Neon SRT-4 has no stock BOV at all nor does the Caliber SRT-4 or the PT Cruiser GT Turbo, no diesel turbo vehicles run a BOV, no VW turbo cars run a stock BOV just to name off a few. Some turbo cars come with a BOV or bypass valve but some dont. Should you run one? Yes for the life of the turbo run a BOV. Only diesel motors dont need a BOV because there is no throttle plate so no chance for compressor surge.
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Re: Do you run a blow-off-valve?
I don't get the poll part. Not necessary. If we're talking about the pros and cons or running without a BOV then the poll is useless. I run one because I'd rather be safe than sorry. But back in the day the turbo LeBaron didn't seem to have either BOV nor IC. I'm just an entry level turbo dude so what do I know?
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I feel like from friends and things I have read most of the time people trying to get away without running a BOV are trying to be cheep. They use the excuse of running under a certain pressure and it not being necessary, and who knows what else. Bottom line for me a BOV means less stress on the turbo and that's good in my book.
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Not true. The Neon SRT-4 has no stock BOV at all nor does the Caliber SRT-4 or the PT Cruiser GT Turbo, no diesel turbo vehicles run a BOV, no VW turbo cars run a stock BOV just to name off a few. Some turbo cars come with a BOV or bypass valve but some dont. Should you run one? Yes for the life of the turbo run a BOV. Only diesel motors dont need a BOV because there is no throttle plate so no chance for compressor surge.
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I know of more than a few supra guys who run no bov - but they have anti surge housings on their turbo's... They swear by no bov.
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Re: Do you run a blow-off-valve?
Not true. The Neon SRT-4 has no stock BOV at all nor does the Caliber SRT-4 or the PT Cruiser GT Turbo, no diesel turbo vehicles run a BOV, no VW turbo cars run a stock BOV just to name off a few. Some turbo cars come with a BOV or bypass valve but some dont. Should you run one? Yes for the life of the turbo run a BOV. Only diesel motors dont need a BOV because there is no throttle plate so no chance for compressor surge.
The cars you mentioned ALL have bypass valves bolted to the compressor covers.
Also, more and more diesels are putting them on because they do indeed run into compressor surge.
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for example. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_DbyD3Px5s
no BOV. you can hear the surge even when let off at light throttle. and after the pull it dumps smoke out the compressor inlet.
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This thread needs to DIE already. But before it does... Enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_fG_...eature=related
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Re: Do you run a blow-off-valve?
just stating something i noticed... my friends 03 gti 1.8t didnt have a stock bov, we actually had to open a hole in his charge piping to put an hks one
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Re: Do you run a blow-off-valve?
I always thought it was people seeing pure race cars without them thinking they can do the same on the street and have long term success. Many purpose built race cars don't have them. Many of those cars run the turbos for a few miles and thats all it needs to do.
I will always use one as I don't see myself having limitless funds.
I will always use one as I don't see myself having limitless funds.
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Re: Do you run a blow-off-valve?
the anti surge or inducer bleed groove is to stabalize the wheel at high rotational speeds. it does not release the pressure a BOV does.
for example. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_DbyD3Px5s
no BOV. you can hear the surge even when let off at light throttle. and after the pull it dumps smoke out the compressor inlet.
for example. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_DbyD3Px5s
no BOV. you can hear the surge even when let off at light throttle. and after the pull it dumps smoke out the compressor inlet.
That turbo is getting its guts hammered at every lift.
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