Is Blocking The Std Plumback Bad?

[RB20JT]

guys,

im confused with after market BOV, i mean std one for R32 is plum back, so if i swap for atmo one and block the plum back...is that bad for the turbo? because people tell me that it ruins your turbo or something....confused me BADLY@@!@

any help would be great!!

THANKS guys

[R31Nismoid]

The search feature will help you on this.

It does get covered many many times.

[lingeringsoul]

screws up the air flow a bit.....stall a lot

[RB20JT]

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[BAMR33]

You're probably confusing aftermarket atmospheric BOV's with actually blocking off the standard BOV.

Do a search on those two.

[Andi]

You're confusing two things for one. You either swap your stock plumb back BOV for an ATMO one or you BLOCK the standard one. They generally both screw up your AFM readings resulting in backfire, stalling issues, idle issues.

I've blocked the stock BOV and the only thing I've noticed is that perhaps my fuel economy has gone down abit and that I get the occasional loud pop (backfire) on gearchanges. No stalling or idle issues.

[RB20JT]

ok well....im talking bout removing the std BOV and installing atmo one and blocking of that pipe....LOL no idea wats its called... i mean i swaped it over....car was fine for a bit...then the thing i used to block the pipe started leaking and then the car began stalling and shitting itself...

so i put std bov on again and yer fine....

so i dunno wat to do...i luv the sound of aftermarket bov though. atmo one that is

[Andi]

Ahh I understand, you fitted the BOV and blocked the recirculation pipe. Just make sure the bung used to block the pipe is on tight with a hose clamp. If you have problems regarding idle its most like your BOV is leaking.

[michael87]

a coke bottle lid fits perfectly to block off the pipe, secured with a hose clamp

[RB20JT]

r u serious? we r talking about the pip that is connect3ed to the air intake pipe (the one with the airfilter on it) ??

[satanic]

Run a MAP sensor... no stalling or idle issues at all

Coke Cap = BAD - I had this in there for a day before I got the Turbosmart plug (billet) and it melted; I'm lucky that the temps did not get hot enough to turn it into a liquid and run down the recirc pipe.

IMO; if you must use DIY bungs, the end of a broom stick is better!

FLUTTER ON BRO....

[123456]

Didn't think any model had a BOV standard..

[satanic]

You're kidding right?

[r33_racer]

yeh right...

well just incase your not joking, rb20,25,26 all came with factory fitted recirculatory bovs.

[123456]

waa? I don't know any one who has one with a BOV I meant any r32 model, btw.. All have the outlet on the inlet piping but all were blocked with rubber grommets.. Not to mention everything i've read on this site seems to suggest rb20's were BOV-less

[bubba]

Do you actually know anyone with an R32? The outlet on the inlet you speak of is actually the inlet for the plumback piping from the standard bov which is located on the standard crossover pipe..

Now I am questioning whether you can actually read at all

[RB20JT]

do you own a skyline? lol...they all have std BOV, plumback ones that is.

[psybic]

Beer Bottle Caps as Bungs FTW! Used two for a long time, no dramas. Also if you are smart, you put the question facing outward, then you have a little bit of trivia to keep you company each time you open the bonnet.

No, not kidding. Have pics of setup.

[123456]

Well i know 3 people with them and all of the BOV outlets are bunged up (well the outlets from the plumb??). I thought r32 gts-t and below were all BOV-less.. I've never really looked into BOV's and consequently know very little (so no need to go hack). To me, in most respects, they appeared quite superfluous, but if 32 gts-t's have them from standard i'd be interested in putting one on. Any pics of this crossover pipe? Or of the positioning of the BOV?

Edited November 21, 2006 by 123456

[satanic]

Pics of beer cap racing or BAN!!!