Bov
#1
Bov
Im old, so I might have missed the answer to my question, but I DID search....
From my reading, there are parts on a DIY kit where one can "skimp" and place you CANNOT. I get that.
I could not find a specific "direction" regarding a BOV.
What to get?
I have a (real) Greddy on my Eclipse, but thats a different beast. On the Miata, I dont know if I should budget $60 for a cheapie, or $250 for a "real" one. Synapse is what Im thinking on the high end...
Thoughts?
Suggestions?
From my reading, there are parts on a DIY kit where one can "skimp" and place you CANNOT. I get that.
I could not find a specific "direction" regarding a BOV.
What to get?
I have a (real) Greddy on my Eclipse, but thats a different beast. On the Miata, I dont know if I should budget $60 for a cheapie, or $250 for a "real" one. Synapse is what Im thinking on the high end...
Thoughts?
Suggestions?
#4
I had a Greddy RS on my car for awhile, now have a RFL. Both "real" names, and have no problems...not that I expect a BOV to. Now, on my GFs MSM, I picked up a "cheap" #1One brand from NOPI years ago just for ***** and giggles. It's been on the car for 5 years with no problems. In fact, the cheap thing actually seals perfectly at idle, which is a good thing for a car with a MAS. I know some people on M-S tried different BOVs on their cars and a number of them had slight leaks at idle which would cause the car to stall or have idle-droop.
Conclusion- you'll probably not have any problems with whatever you get. Just make sure it closes/seals at idle unless you're running an ECU with MAP....then it doesn't matter. Are you after a particular sound from a BOV?
BTW John...been awhile...if you remember me.
Conclusion- you'll probably not have any problems with whatever you get. Just make sure it closes/seals at idle unless you're running an ECU with MAP....then it doesn't matter. Are you after a particular sound from a BOV?
BTW John...been awhile...if you remember me.
#6
SSQV is garbage valve. Very weak **** design. The cheap ebay ones use aluminum for all parts including the high wear parts. The real valve uses a metal shaft which is good however it still has the common weaknesses such as a rubber diaphragm.
Get a forge piston valve for like 120-140 (new - depending if you want the double piston or single piston design).
I'm guessing the op has already gotten a valve but trust my response about the ssqv.
Get a forge piston valve for like 120-140 (new - depending if you want the double piston or single piston design).
I'm guessing the op has already gotten a valve but trust my response about the ssqv.
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What's the deal with turbosmart? Those aren't expensive, and i've never heard of anyone having problems with one. You can get a 34mm for a little over $100. I've used two of them so far and i think that's about what i paid.
#17
Eh, I've had a Greddy Type RS knockoff from eBay on my car for about 6-7 years now with zero issues. It leaks a little at idle, but on a MAP, I don't care. I tightened it up a bit to prevent this, but then I got a little compressor surge, so I backed it off again.
For the price, it won't exactly be a huge loss if it doesn't work out.
For the price, it won't exactly be a huge loss if it doesn't work out.
#18
My experience with bovs on the two turbo cars I have worked on.
Greddy RS: Can get to seal at idle, kind of slow opening
Ebay Greddy Knock off: Could get to seal with lower port disconnected but opened slow, opened quick with lower port connected but leaks at idle. I have had pretty good luck with these.
Blitz: pos, leaky and surgetastic
Turbosmart: No idea on leaks since it's recirculated. Works fine though
Short story either recirculate or run megasquirt and do not care.
Greddy RS: Can get to seal at idle, kind of slow opening
Ebay Greddy Knock off: Could get to seal with lower port disconnected but opened slow, opened quick with lower port connected but leaks at idle. I have had pretty good luck with these.
Blitz: pos, leaky and surgetastic
Turbosmart: No idea on leaks since it's recirculated. Works fine though
Short story either recirculate or run megasquirt and do not care.
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