how do i crush a BOV????

[2.3L_turbo]

ok sso i now have a second BOV to exparement with that way if it fucks over im still good. its not like i paid anythingfor the thing lol but getting back to subject lol how do i crush the BOV and is their a rong way of doin it???

[defiancy]

Originally Posted by 2.3L_turbo

ok sso i now have a second BOV to exparement with that way if it fucks over im still good. its not like i paid anythingfor the thing lol but getting back to subject lol how do i crush the BOV and is their a rong way of doin it???

Put it in the CRUSHER!


No really, here is the write up.

http://www.thedodgegarage.com/turbo_bov_mod.html

[Thor06]

I usually do it with a case of beer and a 3 lb maul.

Just kidding, dont do that.

[bleedEGLblue]

2.3 I know you said this BOV is for experimentation, but are you going to be pushing 17+ psi? I still dont know your specs or goals...jw

[2.3L_turbo]

well id like to run as much boost as i posibly can on a stock evo 3 block with a stage 1 racing head and stock evo 3 pistons and internals i was thinking some were around 15-17 sounds about right

[Thor06]

A stock 1g BOV will be fine for ya then.

[kjewer1]

To answer the original question (I'm pretty sure this is in the archives too), the quick and dirty way to crush a BOV is to crush it in a vice preferably (but a hammer and block of wood or something will work if you go slow and pay attention) until the vac line nipple is just level with the base. The right way to do it is to crush it just until it takes 19-20"hg to crack the valve off the seat (hold it up to a light). You can use a MightyVac or other hand pump.

The link to Gus' old page is for the Gus Mod, which goes a good bit beyond the simple crushed BOV, but is well worth it when implemented properly. I now build them with all NPT hardware for stregth and leak free operation. You can get fancy too and control it with DSMlink, etc.