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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 10:40 AM
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Guys what is needed for me to use a blow off valve for this application?
I was going to place it right before the throttle body.
I have read however that it may not be a good idea with a supercharger and while using a maf.

My supercharger is the quiet kind and so is my exhaust, I'd like to hear at least a blow off valve to remind me the car has forced induction.

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Originally Posted by IDM
Guys what is needed for me to use a blow off valve for this application?
I was going to place it right before the throttle body.
I have read however that it may not be a good idea with a supercharger and while using a maf.

My supercharger is the quiet kind and so is my exhaust, I'd like to hear at least a blow off valve to remind me the car has forced induction.

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not a good idea. put it before the IC.
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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What bypass valve are you currently running? Maybe something a bit louder for a bypass before you go the BOV route?
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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I am not sure, probably what came with the Vortech Kit
Are there loud bypass valves? I dont hear it at all.
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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Try to find someone with the Vortech mini race bypass. Its got some noise and does a nice job. I happen to like mine its not overly obvious.
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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any idea where to get one of those?
Do you have any pictures of it on your car or a vid or sound clip better yet. I am not sure where this valve is located on my setup.
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 11:36 AM
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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The supercharger is the quiet kind, I'd love to remember that it's supercharged somehow since the car is quiet and not fast enough...
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Originally Posted by IDM
The supercharger is the quiet kind, I'd love to remember that it's supercharged somehow since the car is quiet and not fast enough...
Yah, I hear ya. I'd feel the same way as you, I'm sure.
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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Andy from A&A says that he uses a BOV in all of his kits, why do other systems use a bypass valve instead if they tend to leak?
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I am running a Tial 50 (stock A&A location) with my T trim. I have a video somewhere. I will post the video later.
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that would be fantastic! and a picture of where you have it etc.
So can all supercharger systems switch from a bypass valve to a blow off valve?
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Originally Posted by IDM
that would be fantastic! and a picture of where you have it etc.
Yes Sir!

Here are the pictures:

Vortech Race BOV on A&A kit (comes with A&A kit)



Tial 50mm









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Don't mind the the rev limiter




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So can all supercharger systems switch from a bypass valve to a blow off valve?
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 12:19 AM
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wow very nice setup that's amazing!
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 01:04 AM
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Do you have any more videos !?

I found the Tial BOV to be the best of all that I tested on my RX-7s.
It is so well constructed in every way and made in the USA

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Do you have any more videos !?

I found the Tial BOV to be the best of all that I tested on my RX-7s.
It is so well constructed in every way and made in the USA
Other videos may get me banned from the forum

Search for "turbo carnage" over the internet

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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 02:26 AM
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I went from SSQV (very loud and annoying) to Vortech Race (loud) and am looking for a quiet BOV.
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Why not face the bov away from the inside of the car and also put one of those small k&n style filters at the exit? That should quiet them down considerably.

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I went from SSQV (very loud and annoying) to Vortech Race (loud) and am looking for a quiet BOV.
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by IDM
Why not face the bov away from the inside of the car and also put one of those small k&n style filters at the exit? That should quiet them down considerably.
From what I've been told the filters make a little bit of difference, but would not make it silent. In my case the blower is pushing lots of air that at cruise to part throttle is a constant SHHHHHHHH noise, what people call the street sweeper sound. I have an auto, so the constant BOV sound isn't as sexy as with a manual between shifts.
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