where is the bov?
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 976
Likes: 1
From: Lincoln NE
where is the bov?
owned my car for about a month now.... i have a question... where did they stick the BOV (blow off valve) on this car? I have corsa exhaust and when I put the clutch in (while driving) the car makes a psssssh sound... also the car seems to make a spooling sound when I get on it... I've never owned a turbo car, but i hang out with enough ricers to know what all this stuff sounds like...
any idea? is it the corsa? or just the sound of the LS1... I had an LT1 T/a before this and never heard such a sound.
any idea? is it the corsa? or just the sound of the LS1... I had an LT1 T/a before this and never heard such a sound.
Last edited by N0TDADYS_98; Apr 12, 2006 at 01:37 PM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 1,007
Likes: 2
What kind of turbo do you have (STS, Lingenfelter, etc)? If your car does not have an aftermarket turbo system installed, you do not have a blow off valve. The "spooling" you heard could be a few different things. The first thing that comes to mind would be an aftermarket intake.
Last edited by EricR-TX; Apr 12, 2006 at 01:40 PM.
Supporting Tuner
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 51,896
Likes: 39
From: ================== Houston, Texas www.englandgreen.com ================== Necessary Evil™ __________
CI 6-7-8-9-10 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14
Originally Posted by c54dan
I missed the original thread that this is a parody of...
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 14,285
Likes: 0
From: Houston, Tx Got traction?
CI 5-6-7-8-9-10 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '07-'08
Originally Posted by EricR-TX
What kind of turbo do you have (STS, Lingenfelter, etc)? If your car does not have an aftermarket turbo system installed, you do not have a blow off valve. The "spooling" you heard could be a few different things. The first thing that comes to mind would be an aftermarket intake.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 1,007
Likes: 2
Come on guys. I know you all were once new to cars too, and I bet you asked some stupid questions as well. Give the new guy a break and show him that Corvette owners are willing to help out the newbies, even if they ask questions that we think are stupid.
Correct, I thought it was called a "bypass valve" on a supercharger application though.
Originally Posted by Stangkiller
Many supercharger systems use BOV's as well.
Correct, I thought it was called a "bypass valve" on a supercharger application though.
Last edited by EricR-TX; Apr 12, 2006 at 01:49 PM.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 14,285
Likes: 0
From: Houston, Tx Got traction?
CI 5-6-7-8-9-10 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '07-'08
Originally Posted by EricR-TX
Come on guys. I know you all were once new to cars too, and I bet you asked some stupid questions as well. Give the new guy a break and show him that Corvette owners are willing to help out the newbies, even if they ask questions that we think are stupid.
Correct, I thought it was called a "bypass valve" on a supercharger application though.
Correct, I thought it was called a "bypass valve" on a supercharger application though.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 976
Likes: 1
From: Lincoln NE
Sorry... I know there is no BOV. Ls1 (N/A) ebay CAI & corsa exhaust (both previous owners)
But I still here these sounds.. it doesn't sound exactly like a BOV.. but damn close... It sounds like the exhaust but i'm not sure... I know my gf even said it sounds kinda ricerish
. So i was just curious if anyone knows what is producing this sound....
:
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 1,007
Likes: 2
Originally Posted by N0TDADYS_98
Sorry... I know there is no BOV. Ls1 (N/A) ebay CAI & corsa exhaust (both previous owners)
But I still here these sounds.. it doesn't sound exactly like a BOV.. but damn close... It sounds like the exhaust but i'm not sure... I know my gf even said it sounds kinda ricerish
. So i was just curious if anyone knows what is producing this sound....
: It's definitely the CAI.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 976
Likes: 1
From: Lincoln NE
Originally Posted by EricR-TX
And here I was trying to legitimately help you.
It's definitely the CAI.
It's definitely the CAI.
Thanks mang.... there will be a new post from me in a moment about CAI's if you want give some input there.. 
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 11,556
Likes: 52
From: SoCal Twin Turbo, Any Questions?
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Originally Posted by Hammie
What the hell is wrong with you.
Dont be a *****, Just trying to help the guy out.
I agree its definately the air getting sucked into the Cold air intake, I sould hear it on my WRX CAI and the one I Had on My Vette before it came off when the turbos went on, with the sound insilation out for another project you could really hear the air gettting sucked into my rear mount turbos, sounded cool as hell. dont be afraid to ask questions.
Pro
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 552
Likes: 0
From: Sacto Kalifornication
Girls !!! Girls !!! Lets not scratch each others eyes out!! In answer to the original question, There is no BOV in a stock Corvette Be it M6 or A4. I would suggest you may have some sort of vacuum problem with your clutch and should have it checked by a dealer or a reputable Tranny shop. Most of them will test and guestimate free of charge and welcome to the Corvette world. Just ignore the juveniles. Gives em somthing to do when mommy isint watching them
Blinker fluid resivoir......I dont believe you guys sometimes
Blinker fluid resivoir......I dont believe you guys sometimes
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,066
Likes: 0
From: Crofton MD
You guys gotta be f-in kidding me that you're entertaining this. Somehow I don't believe his original post was even genuine. I'd put money that it was a joke. And even if it wasn't, how the hell are you going to purchase a Corvette at 15-20+ thousand and not know that it's a naturally aspirated vehicle?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 6,266
Likes: 156
From: Galloway Twp. NJ
Cruise-In VII Veteran
Originally Posted by Hammie
how the hell are you going to purchase a Corvette at 15-20+ thousand and not know that it's a naturally aspirated vehicle?
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 976
Likes: 1
From: Lincoln NE
Originally Posted by Hammie
You guys gotta be f-in kidding me that you're entertaining this. Somehow I don't believe his original post was even genuine. I'd put money that it was a joke. And even if it wasn't, how the hell are you going to purchase a Corvette at 15-20+ thousand and not know that it's a naturally aspirated vehicle?
you should go back and read my 2nd post... I know my way around cars... not saying i'm an expert by any means or I wouldnt' post this.... but when I hear what sounds like a turbo and then a bov... 
and i don't know what is causing it... gives me reason to say... hey what gives? thanks for the imput.. we have already determined the CAI is causing problems on the dyno. 