what is a blowoff valve
GTPSPEED
02-17-2004, 04:22 PM
what is a blowoff valve and what does it do , and how much does it usualy cost to put one in
kjewer1
02-17-2004, 04:32 PM
There is some discusion of wastegates, boost controllers, and blowoffvalves here.
http://www.racingknowledge.org/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=117
In short, it just relieves the pressure that builds up in the intercooler piping when the throttle is closed, but by its own inertia the turbo's compressor wheel is still spinning (and therefore moving air and generating pressure). And as such it is a part only needed in turbo cars.
You typically need to get a upper pipe that is glanged for the BOV you want, or else deal with adapters to make it work. Its a simple bolt on, and I dont see anyone that can read needing to pay someone to install one.
http://www.racingknowledge.org/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=117
In short, it just relieves the pressure that builds up in the intercooler piping when the throttle is closed, but by its own inertia the turbo's compressor wheel is still spinning (and therefore moving air and generating pressure). And as such it is a part only needed in turbo cars.
You typically need to get a upper pipe that is glanged for the BOV you want, or else deal with adapters to make it work. Its a simple bolt on, and I dont see anyone that can read needing to pay someone to install one.
GTPSPEED
02-17-2004, 05:17 PM
ok cool
95eclipse-gsx
02-17-2004, 06:26 PM
u dont need a blow off valve since ur car is gs... blow off valves are only for turbo charged cars :D
GTPSPEED
02-18-2004, 05:14 PM
oh cool,i just didnt know what one was thanx tho
GTPSPEED
02-18-2004, 05:15 PM
hey how much horse will a gold air intake and a catback give me?
MR2Driver
02-18-2004, 06:41 PM
Gold air?
I believe what you meant to say was:
"Hey, How many horses OR How much horsepower would a cold air intake and a catback exhaust give me?"
The answer: Not that much
I believe what you meant to say was:
"Hey, How many horses OR How much horsepower would a cold air intake and a catback exhaust give me?"
The answer: Not that much
BoostedSpyder
02-18-2004, 07:10 PM
gold is heavy and expensive, you may want to try steel or aluminum ;) ... and MABEY 15hp...
GTPSPEED
02-19-2004, 12:48 PM
lolololol opps i guess i messed up lololol ok then
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