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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 02:17 AM
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what the topic says! i was thinking of getting a new bov just for kicks, one that sounds nice... but for a low boost app, most of the bov i see says it handles 10-25 psi but the max i will be boosting will probably be like 12pounds. i was looking at the turboxs type s, but thats all i am really seeing as a possibility right now. anyone? thanks for help in advanced.
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 05:20 AM
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from what i've learned from this forum, boost isn't measured accurately psi. a lot depends on the actual turbo size. a smaller turbo will be able to reach higher psi's while a larger turbo will be able to reach lower psi's but actually be pushing more...

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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 05:26 AM
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most bov's dont usually require a certain PSI to function. that is probably a desired range, but im sure it will work with any psi
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 06:41 AM
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lower boost = not as loud ofa blow off sound

higher boost= louder blowoff sound.
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 08:28 AM
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BOVs are more triggered by vaccuum, but if you're pushing a lot of boost, you need a stiff spring to keep the plunger shut. Depending on the BOV, size the spring accordingly. Tials are sized by idle vacuum, others have a low boost and high boost spring. Depends on the valve. Damn near anything holds low boost.
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 08:39 AM
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bov's can be adjusted with screws or springs...

i still recommend tial over everything...
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 01:17 PM
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sweet, thanks for the help guys. so for the most part, any bov should be able to handle 8psi good without leaking etc?
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 02:03 PM
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i would hope you dont leak on low boost...i would be more worried that your bov is too stiff and wont open up...
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 04:57 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boilermaker1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">BOVs are more triggered by vaccuum, but if you're pushing a lot of boost, you need a stiff spring to keep the plunger shut. Depending on the BOV, size the spring accordingly. Tials are sized by idle vacuum, others have a low boost and high boost spring. Depends on the valve. Damn near anything holds low boost.</TD></TR></TABLE>

and he is right!

depending on the bov, it can hold more boost then others.
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 11:54 AM
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HKS SSQV is the only one I use now...
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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HKS SSQV is awsome but for ur application Id say a RFL
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