Date: 24 May 2005 06:59:25 -0700 From: "es" <saab9turbonospamo.com> Subject: Re: CAN i run a BLOW OFF VALVE safely??????
Sleeker GT Phwoar wrote: > In article <1116856929.958685.151570nospam2000cwo.googlegroups.com>, > saab9turbonospamo.com says... > > first of all the one i got right now is leaking because of the boost i > > am running so i need one that can handle the boost. > > > > You can get Forge/Bailey alloy recirc valves using spring/pistons > instead of diaphrams that split. They replace the original. > > > and yes i do like the sound of a blow off valve is that such a bad > > thing lol > > Nope, if that is what floats your boat, go for it. I did on my Celica > GT4, because that didn't have any Dump valve/BOV/Diverter fitted at all. > > Even with a recirc fitted, if you lose the airbox and fit a cone > filter/induction kit, you will hear the turbo spooling and the recirc > valve dumping far more, without being overly loud. Just make sure you > duct in a good cold air feed, to make sure it doesn't just suck in hot > enginebay air. i do have a cone filter as of right now and it sounds nice but i dont really like the flappy sound of the stock bosch valve so if i get a new high performance diverter valve will i get that tight 'pshhhtt' sound but just not as loud.because that is all i need. if not i can just get a BOV but get an adapter so it goes back into the intake pipe right? and where can i get a good pirce on these valves??