blow off valve???

[mike_arnold23]

What is the purpose of a blow off valve. Do you have to have a turbo to have one, I like the sound of them sqeezing off.. I would like to get one for my sx but I dont want to spring for turbo money too....

[2004riotuner]

A BOV reliaves pressure on the compressor wheel when the throttle is closed.. It acts on the principle of boost force a pluger up and vacuum sucking on the back side of the plunger so with no boost you will have no blow off valve.. So basically if you want the sound you need the turbo or you can buy one of those ebay speaker thingys but I wouldn't recommend it.

Dan

[Snoopie]

Why? If somebody wants it, you may not recommend it, but theres nothing wrong with having it?

Aaron

[2004riotuner]

Originally Posted by Snoopie

Why? If somebody wants it, you may not recommend it, but theres nothing wrong with having it?

Aaron

There is nothing wrong with having it I just personally think it is ghey and people around the world would laugh at you for having such a thing.. But to each his own.

Dan

[Snoopie]

Originally Posted by mike_arnold23

What is the purpose of a blow off valve. Do you have to have a turbo to have one, I like the sound of them sqeezing off.. I would like to get one for my sx but I dont want to spring for turbo money too....

Conclusion ... if you want it. Go for it,

This one is for diesels http://www.thedervdoctor.co.uk/

This one is for petrols.. http://www.saber-edv.com/

If you want it .. go for it although, i'd advise you to listen and watch the demo videos, and as above, i wouldnt personally get one!

Aaron

[Flipipino]

I can't believe people are actually having this discussion. Utterly amazing.

[1fastkia]

LOL BOV on a non turbo car that would be great lol..

[Flipipino]

If that is ever an issue with anyone I know. I will be convinced that their brain is made of the same stuff as the BOV. LOL. WOW!