Bypass Valve Question
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Burning Brakes
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From: Pembroke, GA
Bypass Valve Question
Been browsing the forums learning stuff and I came across a thread on another forum reference bypass valves.
I have some newb questions. I’m currently running the Vortech Mondo BPV pictured here I was wondering what is the item circled in yellow?
Second question, is there some type of preventive maintenance I should be doing to it? read a few things about filters and such and I wasn’t sure what to make of it. I faithfully change the charger oil and clean airfilter but havent paid much attention to the BPV.
Last question Procharger Big Red Race Bypass Valve. I would like to swap out the Vortech for it but not sure how it relates to the rest of the system, meaning would it be overkill would it hurt me in any way as far as boost pressure etc or would it be fine? Ascetically I like the way it looks and I think it would complement the set up...thoughts? thanks!
Here is a pic of what Im looking at. I would have to have a flange welded on in order to get it to fit. I think this came off Mustang kit
I have some newb questions. I’m currently running the Vortech Mondo BPV pictured here I was wondering what is the item circled in yellow?
Second question, is there some type of preventive maintenance I should be doing to it? read a few things about filters and such and I wasn’t sure what to make of it. I faithfully change the charger oil and clean airfilter but havent paid much attention to the BPV.
Last question Procharger Big Red Race Bypass Valve. I would like to swap out the Vortech for it but not sure how it relates to the rest of the system, meaning would it be overkill would it hurt me in any way as far as boost pressure etc or would it be fine? Ascetically I like the way it looks and I think it would complement the set up...thoughts? thanks!
Here is a pic of what Im looking at. I would have to have a flange welded on in order to get it to fit. I think this came off Mustang kit
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
1st picture - Do you have another angle in order to see the other side we are looking at?
2nd - Yes you can switch out to the BPV it will work for you and it will not hinder your B@@ST!
A BPV closes when it see's or gets B@@STED and opens as soon as it gets Vacuum (which releases the BOOST pressure)
Thanks,Matt
2nd - Yes you can switch out to the BPV it will work for you and it will not hinder your B@@ST!
A BPV closes when it see's or gets B@@STED and opens as soon as it gets Vacuum (which releases the BOOST pressure)
Thanks,Matt
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Burning Brakes
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From: Pembroke, GA
thanks Matt didnt think I was going to get answer unfortunatley I do not have another angle of that on my work puter I will check on my laptop when i get home and upload if I do.... you didnt address if maintenance was needed on it just want to make sure Im not overlooking anything..thanks!
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
thanks Matt didnt think I was going to get answer unfortunatley I do not have another angle of that on my work puter I will check on my laptop when i get home and upload if I do.... you didnt address if maintenance was needed on it just want to make sure Im not overlooking anything..thanks!
On mine I just test it every so often, or watch it actuate and make sure the Vacuum line is still connected and not busted.
Thanks,Matt
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