Aftermarket Bov Installation

[havoc34]

Hi guys would like to know weather after fitting up a after market BOV on a stock motor do i need to do any setting on the BOV itself or no need to?

Cheers

Daniel

[Hanaldo]

I assume its atmospheric? Probably going to see a lot of stalling while driving then... Should get it tuned to counter that, but I dunno if you can do that with a stock ecu.

Also depends on what type of BOV it is i think, some of them have adjustable vents so you can control the pressure being released, etc.

[djr81]

Two things come to mind:

1. The BOM is the source of information on the weather and atmospherics.

2. Aftermarket BOV's are a waste of time. You are far better off spending money elsewhere.

Edited February 4, 2010 by djr81

[havoc34]

No I'm looking at the plump back ones. Dun wan the farking cops to yellow me for shits. Yes its also a stock ecu, but with cat back HKS hi power exhuast.

Cheers

Daniel

[Dsturbd]

Atmo BOVs are shit , stay plumb back

[havoc34]

Hi, yup I'm staying plump back but like I was saying stock ecu but with cat back if I change to after market BOV any adjustment to be made on the BOV itself? And how to do it?

Cheers

Daniel

[Hanaldo]

Well plumb backs are fine then, but that begs the question: Why get an aftermarket one at all?

Unless you have such a big intake that the air flow is more than the stock BOV can handle (considering you have a stock ECU, that seems unlikely), the stock one will be more than good enough. Its just a valve, there is no performance gain from them at all. You would be far better off spending the money elsewhere, or saving up for something much more useful

[Dsturbd]

Well plumb backs are fine then, but that begs the question: Why get an aftermarket one at all?

I had the stock bovs push open when boost is over 10 psi , get hammer out n smash end in to get a bit more tension on spring run my 31 at plex with return off plumb back n car 3mph slower n laggier between gears

[havoc34]

Oh forgot to add that I have a plump back FMIC installed as well. So...... Cos very new to this Turboed car thing. Last car was a civic B16 twin cam convert. So any advice would be good.

[Traitor7]

Leave the standard BOV that's on their at the moment if its not causing you any problems..

No point in getting an aftermarket one as most people buy them for the different noises they make. Plumb back makes hardly any noise, so defeats that purpose.

[Tony de Wonderful]

Oh forgot to add that I have a plump back FMIC installed as well.

What is a 'plumb back FMIC'?

[Hanaldo]

+1 ^

[havoc34]

Oh ok! I have the type of FMIC that uses the same path back as the original path. No the type that's like the GTR ones over the radiator fan shroud.

[SKYRYAN]

Side mount stock intercooler?

Or the pipes come in one side of the front mount and back out the same side. Not really plumb back or anything.

Edited February 5, 2010 by SKYRYAN

[havoc34]

Piping comes in and out on the same side.

[Tony de Wonderful]

I think he means a return flow type.

[Ehgriez]

Dont see how it makes a difference.

For all of you making a big comment about how its not an issue, he has mentioned he's had troubles with it holding boost.

That being said I don't know much about what aftermarket BOV's are better than others, I suggest you call someone from the consolidated workshop thread, or a known parts store in perth i.e. kyp/jpc etc to see what they think will be best for you.

[ecentrix]

Just get a Gate.

Preferably one that works and has a good lock so no one can walk into your front garden.

Edited February 5, 2010 by ecentrix

[Traitor7]

Dont see how it makes a difference.

For all of you making a big comment about how its not an issue, he has mentioned he's had troubles with it holding boost.

That being said I don't know much about what aftermarket BOV's are better than others, I suggest you call someone from the consolidated workshop thread, or a known parts store in perth i.e. kyp/jpc etc to see what they think will be best for you.

I don't see where he mentions that..

Agreed on calling / getting perth store on recommendation for aftermarket bov + installing it.

[Hanaldo]

Dont see how it makes a difference.

For all of you making a big comment about how its not an issue, he has mentioned he's had troubles with it holding boost.

Lol that was Brenden that said that, not the OP