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Old 12-05-04, 12:46 AM
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HKS SSQV installation

Hey everyone,
I have a question, and after searching I don't see anything relavent. Anyways, the HKS SSQV blow off valve is a pull type BOV and it uses the boost pressure to hold the BOV close

(source) http://www.935motorsports.com/hksbov.htm

ok anyways, when i bought the car, it came with the TD06 kit, but i needed to install it and the BOV is in the underside of the passanger side (so it sits under the car)

Right now i installed the BOV facing forward, the opening (the three fin opening, see picture) facing the front of the car. So in theory, the wind is blowing into the opening and pushing against the inner valve. When it blows off, that would mean the pressure coming out AGAINST the wind.

http://www.935motorsports.com/images/hks_sqvsheet.jpg

My question is this, should I install the BOV backwards (facing the back of the car)? That should cause less force pushing against the inner valve correct?

anyone have the similar experience or comments? or should i just leave it be?
Old 12-05-04, 12:51 AM
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i've never heard of positioning the BOV will reduce the force needed to push the valve. the only thing i've heard about BOV positioning is that it's not "preferred" to face it upwards because something or some fluid could drop inside. the BOV valve is activated by the pressure flowing through the tube. i would just leave it be.
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