Another BOV Question
#1
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Another BOV Question
Ok, basically I was looking into getting an aftermarket BOV probably from APEX. ( the red matches my car. )
Anyway, I checked all throughout the service manual ( which is all I got from the car ) but I cannot seem to locate where the BOV is. I am thinking its under the black box where the intake is?
Can someone point me in the right direction?
Also, I read up somewhere the stock BOV is actually better? How would I actually make it so the pressure buildup goes out instead of back into the system?
Anyway, I checked all throughout the service manual ( which is all I got from the car ) but I cannot seem to locate where the BOV is. I am thinking its under the black box where the intake is?
Can someone point me in the right direction?
Also, I read up somewhere the stock BOV is actually better? How would I actually make it so the pressure buildup goes out instead of back into the system?
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Originally posted by TwinTurboRX-7
just vent the stock BOV to the atmosphere..... its loud as hell and yeah its ****** cool.
just vent the stock BOV to the atmosphere..... its loud as hell and yeah its ****** cool.
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www.all-rotor.com/rx7vids
I have 2 videos there of my own. You can hear the stock bov and that's at 10psi if I remember right.
I have 2 videos there of my own. You can hear the stock bov and that's at 10psi if I remember right.
#6
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It should say "ABV" on it (or something like that). It's the one below the one that says "CRV". To cap off the 1/2" ID tube that goes into the airbox, goto home depot to buy a plastic plug, and use the stock clamps. The whole project should cost you $.59, not including gas. Have fun!
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Re: Another BOV Question
Originally posted by NorthwindHost
Ok, basically I was looking into getting an aftermarket BOV probably from APEX. ( the red matches my car. )
Anyway, I checked all throughout the service manual ( which is all I got from the car ) but I cannot seem to locate where the BOV is. I am thinking its under the black box where the intake is?
Can someone point me in the right direction?
Also, I read up somewhere the stock BOV is actually better? How would I actually make it so the pressure buildup goes out instead of back into the system?
Ok, basically I was looking into getting an aftermarket BOV probably from APEX. ( the red matches my car. )
Anyway, I checked all throughout the service manual ( which is all I got from the car ) but I cannot seem to locate where the BOV is. I am thinking its under the black box where the intake is?
Can someone point me in the right direction?
Also, I read up somewhere the stock BOV is actually better? How would I actually make it so the pressure buildup goes out instead of back into the system?
The main difference is the sound. The Apexi sound is different from the stock vented without a doubt. That is the Apexi BOV mounted in the stock location above. It is possible to install an aftermarket BOV and hurt performance (i.e. the BOV starts leaking or something). However, that rarely happens but is a possibility.
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Apex in my opinion looks the best as well.
Well, to save money for now, ( side projects going on like getting my stupid speaker mount ), I would want to look into venting the current BOV.
Does anyone have a step by step on how to do this?
Also there is a black box coving the air filter at this point which I believe is stock?
Well, to save money for now, ( side projects going on like getting my stupid speaker mount ), I would want to look into venting the current BOV.
Does anyone have a step by step on how to do this?
Also there is a black box coving the air filter at this point which I believe is stock?
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Originally posted by bus
This is a stupid question, but I just want to make sure. Walien The plug will be to plug the tube that goes to the airbox. right.
This is a stupid question, but I just want to make sure. Walien The plug will be to plug the tube that goes to the airbox. right.
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Oh boy I love BOV questions........
The stock BOV is located right behind/near the stock air intake box. As for performance, I keep reading that boosting near stock, the stock BOVs will work just fine. Sounds great and looks funny......
-Dan
The stock BOV is located right behind/near the stock air intake box. As for performance, I keep reading that boosting near stock, the stock BOVs will work just fine. Sounds great and looks funny......
-Dan
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I don't know much about turbo cars especially the rx7. All I know is basic repair and electical wiring.
It doesn't mean I don't want to learn. =)
So anyway, I took of the black box covering everything, now what?
I think I located the BOV but how would i vent it into the atmosphere and not back to the turbo's
It doesn't mean I don't want to learn. =)
So anyway, I took of the black box covering everything, now what?
I think I located the BOV but how would i vent it into the atmosphere and not back to the turbo's
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Originally posted by NorthwindHost
I think I located the BOV but how would i vent it into the atmosphere and not back to the turbo's
I think I located the BOV but how would i vent it into the atmosphere and not back to the turbo's
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Originally posted by NorthwindHost
hehe, anyone know the size of the hose that I should buy a cap for, and where should I get it?
hehe, anyone know the size of the hose that I should buy a cap for, and where should I get it?
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Does anyone have a before pic of that area maybe with some arrows (wishful thinking) so i can compare them my shop manuals on order so til then im workin with pictures haha. Some one mentioned that the BOV says "ABV" on top of it, is this correct? and does the airbox need to be removed in order to access the BOV? plannin on doin this tomorrow thanks for your help
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Why would it? The airbox isn't under pressure.