tail bov question??

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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 10:38 AM
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is the bov valve suppose to be open at idle
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 10:49 AM
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i have a greddy bov and never really wondered about that, but i think its supposed to be closed.
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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It is suppose to be closed. Take the vacuum line off and measure the vacuum at idle and match it up with this chart here.
http://www.tialsport.com/docum...p.pdf
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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well bov being open effect performance??
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 06:47 PM
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No. Vacuum is pulling it open. If you want it closed at idle put on a stiffer spring with regards to your idle vacuum level.
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