BOV positioning

[d3ad1ysp0rk]

On the subject of positioning (from the ssqv thread); Okay, so closer to the throttle body, the better in performance aspects (maybe not sound, but who cares) it'll be.

Would something like this work best?

[omgitselvisc]

who cares as long as it relieves pressure.

[phat95nosdsc2]

put it whereever you want after the IC..ive seen them mounted on the cold side of the ic...also almost right under the TB....just make sure its after the ic [img]{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_twisted.gif[/img]

[d3ad1ysp0rk]

Well, my question I guess related more about how air moves. Wouldn't putting it like the following create almost a turbulance type deal? I don't really know what to call it, but it seems like it would affect air flow negatively;

[omgitselvisc]

Well, my question I guess related more about how air moves. Wouldn't putting it like the following create almost a turbulance type deal? I don't really know what to call it, but it seems like it would affect air flow negatively;

its pressure it's going to escape to atmosphere.

mines on the hot side.

[d3ad1ysp0rk]

Well, my question I guess related more about how air moves. Wouldn't putting it like the following create almost a turbulance type deal? I don't really know what to call it, but it seems like it would affect air flow negatively;

its pressure it's going to escape to atmosphere.

mines on the hot side.

Yeah but it won't be escaping when the throttle is open. I guess I'm just overthinking it and any air that does get trapped there won't hurt anything..

[sl2fast]

put that fucker wherever you feel the need, plus where u are thinking yo9u have the brake master cylinder so put it elsewhere. soorry im haning with buddy haha. but yeah anywhere will be good just aslong it relives the pressure built up in the charge tubes.

[omgitselvisc]

Well, my question I guess related more about how air moves. Wouldn't putting it like the following create almost a turbulance type deal? I don't really know what to call it, but it seems like it would affect air flow negatively;

its pressure it's going to escape to atmosphere.

mines on the hot side.

Yeah but it won't be escaping when the throttle is open. I guess I'm just overthinking it and any air that does get trapped there won't hurt anything..

look at it this way

is there a proper way to pop a balloon?

[phat95nosdsc2]

pressure is going to take the easiest path...for what your going for anywere on the cold side your golden..thinkin to much mang

[dream36realms]

I think you are refering to the conversation about velocity, in which is was stated that closer to the TB is better for performance because the air will allready be moving that direction, whereas if it is nearer the turbine, it would have to turn back to get out. I believe it was also said that the later would create a louder sound, which some people prefer. But like I said "I think" and "I believe".

[slowion2]

thats probably it.

I would put it on the cold side of the intercooler, and as close to the throttle body as possible like sam had said. just go with it right on the charge pipe that connects to the throttle body and you'll be fine.

[omgitselvisc]

the way I see mine is working like this

Bov on hot side

Bov goes off

The cold air travels through the IC again so the IC doesn't get heat soaked

The hot air that didn't pass is already going in the air.

Yea its probably causing some kind of turbulance but nothing noticable.

[slowion2]

good point, though I don't think it's going to help the intercooler prevent heat soak that much, but it makes sense. I've just always understood you want to be as close to the throttle body as possible if your setup will allow for it

[tebriel]

that's so the air doesn't have to switch directions. which is more beneficial than having the cold air still in the pipe.
-teb

[S.Bretz]

The act of releaving the pressure make the air want to absorb heat... go spray a can of air duster and feel the car...it gets colder., so heat soak is not an issue...if anything, it would help cool a heat soaked IC a little between shifts.