charge relief valve question

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Dec 20, 2009 | 10:58 AM

iyad

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charge relief valve question

just went for a test drive and i was not hearing it open...so i went to take it off and the small hose on and it had pressure...is this normal?

Dec 20, 2009 | 04:07 PM

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The charge relief valve is OPEN (off) until around 4000-4200 rpms when it CLOSES (on) under load. Check this chart:

http://www.autosportracetech.com/RX-...erOverview.htm

Jan 3, 2010 | 12:12 PM

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if i want to change the bov to an aftermarket one do i have to change both and what kind

Jan 3, 2010 | 02:24 PM

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if i want to change the bov to an aftermarket one do i have to change both

You only change the one closest to the airbox which should be labeled ABV.

Apr 14, 2010 | 09:12 PM

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i got a low vacuum pressure on my boost gauge and the car is not running proper on idle could u help me on that.

i got all new hoses installed

Apr 17, 2010 | 09:43 AM

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What is your idle rpm and what is you vacuum reading at idle?

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