Installing a BOV - Some Questions

[cittris]

Hey all,

Just wanted to ask some questions regarding installing a VTA BOV.

I have purchased a GFB StealthFX BOV and was told by GFB that if i get the Evo specific kit it will fit.

My question is how does the BOv attach on? As the one i hav hear does not have a flange and it was my understanding that is how they are normally attached. Am i missing something?

I have searched and i cannot see anything specific regarding the fittment of one.

I have attached a picture.

Thanks All

Tristian

 

[Guest]

It just fits where the original BOV is

 

[Macca]

Im guessing you dont have your car yet. When you get it, all will become clear.

 

[Guest]

Take off the old one, connect up the new one to the same pipes.

Hardest part will be squeezing your head under the car to do it

 

[cittris]

Nope dont have my car yet.

Thanks for answering my question guys.
God now i have to wait for my car... sigh

p.s. question has been answered so you can close the thread if you want guys

 

[unclepaulie]

cause i love paint to much:

 

[cittris]

love the paint work LOL

 

[Macca]

so quick question, is it VTA or to intake? Or both? as there is a fitting to attach the intake pipe but there is also an opening for VTA?

 

[cittris]

Both. You just have to turn it to make it recirc.

 

[Macca]

Ahhhh, Alright then.

 

[unclepaulie]

they come in electric versions too so u can do it from in car :wanker: lol

 

[frozen]

i should have one of these for free in the next couple weeks mate of mine has one on his evo, he is selling the evo, so had a drive, (and fell in love), and he said when he gets someone interested we'll swap BOV's over

 

[Guest]

Both. You just have to turn it to make it recirc.

So whats the opinion of a Dual port BOV? I've always been under the impression (just the way I've been brought up) that you get a longer life span when you have something to do a specific job and your not continually moving it. More moving parts the more that can break and the more you change the setting on the BOV the more you moving things around.

So what do people think of Dual port BOV's? 'Cause admittedly they do have there place, and would be very useful.

 

[Jimmy_EC5W]

Just to make things clear,

I am looking at getting a better BOV.

However I am under the impression that I need some sort of "adapter kit" to fit certain cars. But going by that photo, it isn't quite the case.

Is that correct? Can I just buy any BOV off the shelf/second hand and fit it, with no problems?

Thanks.

 

[AKKO]

Have you considered one of these?
Genuine Evo 8 MR metal BOVs (blow off valves)

 

[GMan]

I just bought one of these:

HKS SSQV 3 BLOW OFF VALVE FULL SET 71007-AK001 NIB | eBay

Will get it recirculated into the intake so it doesn't make that ridiculous noise. It says universal fitting for all turbo vehicles -- here's hoping!

 

[unclepaulie]

just so you know,

1. thats not legit. i hope it holds boost.
2. if you want it to recirc you needs to buy this and take the bov apart and remove the coloured fins, and insert the recirc hose adapter...thats assuming the copy can be taken apart

edit:
heres another showing the actual part

HKS SSQV Recirculation adapter | eBay

also, the outlets are usually 1" or 25mm and our pipes are 34mm, so you have to buy some 25mm pipe (VN commodore heater hose works well) and then find an adaptor to go from 25->34mm

 

[GMan]

Yes I am aware I will need the recirculation kit and hosing.

 

[unclepaulie]

cool as. good luck man

 

[fieldy107]

My experience with eBay hks bovs is that they hold boost just fine. The problem I found is that after they vent they don't close properly until you get back on boost (on sqv design bovs the boost actually holds the valve closed, so you never get a problem with them leaking boost), this will cause excess fuel consumption.