Bov's On Autos

[xr6tc]

Hey Guys,

I have an auto and wanted to know about blocking the BOV, how do I do it? I am pretty dumb when it comes to this kind of stuff, so pics would be good...

Cheers

[djextreme]

yeah wat do ppl do! I just took the vacuum line off and blocked the vacuum line up

[Superdan]

The answers ye seek be over here... Forum search for 'How To Block Off BOV'

[turbomagnet]

Can anyone recommend a BOV for a Auto BA Turbo?

[Stazza_Brendan]

Easiest to fit would be one of the Turbosmart of GFB ones that are 25mm "bosch replacement" BOVs

Theres a few that are adjustable from vent to atmosphere to plumb back. Look on ebay for xr6 bov.

[GPW]

I have just vented my stock BOV - a long psssccchhhhhhh noise.

Not any (or much) flutter unless at full boost or induction noise as expected.

If I was to remove the stock BOV all together, then would I hear alot more flutter?

Don't want to wear out the turbo quicker than needs be - I have read so many articles stating the blow off valve minimises turbo wear, whereas the same amount of people say that a fully blocked off BOV system won't do any harm and you can run many rwkws without harm.

Not sure what to believe!

I just want flutter, and no premature wearing on the turbo!

Cheers

[Panda Eyes]

if you block it off or remove it you will get a looong flutter. there is no evidence to support a shortened turbo life, although some will still claim it does...

[Dillz]

Correct there is no evidence but in principle it does.

Flutter is compressed air forcefully slowing the turbo down quicker then it normally would that's all, make up your own mind from that.

[relentless xr6]

the best thing you can do is blow your valve when someone has there window down or in a tunnel it's all [wank factor]

[chevZ]

I recently blocked my stock BOV on my Auto FG XR6T today, for a video heres it:

only a quick snap and it's louder in person, and I'm sure I'll master the foot lift off the more I drive it now.. but it's not even enough of a noise to annoy you in an auto - at least with mine unless I lift off under heavy acceleration it won't make the noise - which is PERFECT! because if I'm rolling through a RBT or trying not to attract attention it won't flutter everywhere - but when I want it to, boy does she flutter :-)

may go purchase an aftermarket BOV at a later date, but for now this is looking very good :-)