Need help installing intercooler and BOV

[StangerJon]

Originally posted by SVOeric

This ain't a ricer forum, don't expect people to like things that don't work, and just look (or sound) cool. next thing you know, you will take the bi-wing off, and mount one of these

also, this right here made me believe that you think BOV's dont work. I guess the part where you said "don't expect people to like things that don't work" was the big thing I saw.

[SVOeric]

did I ever say that the only reason I installed a BOV was to have cool sounds? no. I knew what the purpose of it was, and picked out the one that I wanted.

GREAT --I think you may have finally figured out that this does not apply to you!!!

again Jon -- with the reading -- re-read that, in the contxt it was given --

it means that on a ricer forum -- parts that aren't functional (like that big wing in the pic) are very popular items -- and those types of parts are not liked here..

[StangerJon]

Originally posted by SVOeric
GREAT --I think you may have finally figured out that this does not apply to you!!!

again Jon -- with the reading -- re-read that, in the contxt it was given --

it means that on a ricer forum -- parts that aren't functional (like that big wing in the pic) are very popular items -- and those types of parts are not liked here..

well then, WTF are we argueing about?

[SVOeric]

I don't know!!!:p

[fasttrack]

Well it looks like your the one getting mad SVOeric. You can call me a kid all you want, but then your the one calling people names. Actually I laughing too right now because I don't really care anymore. Another reason that I don't want a by pass valve is because then my turbo is constantly spooling and wearing out the bearings. On a side note, how does a person become an administrator on this forum? I know that you couldn't have been voted in.

[svobrown]

The reason bearings wear, in most cases is break down of oil.
I think more than a few people learned something on this thread about BPV, BOV, and How to word things so that it can be taken lightly.
I still like the sound of a BOV, May just have to put one on for the next trip up north.

I think I ask this same question years ago with Ty jumping on me about the unmetered air and rich condition in shift changes.
Even then there was a few that said their setup worked great and had no problems.

Try it out and see if you like it.

[svobrown]

On a side note, how does a person become an administrator on this forum? I know that you couldn't have been voted in.

You work alot of hours at your real job and then work a lot more hours trying to keep things running in the club and on this site.
Just keep in mind this is the SVOCA.
We catch alot of slack about wanting to keep the cars like they were when they built.
I can't say that about mine with all the stuff I did to it but it still is not on other cars yet.

Who said MAF would never work? No # yet.

[SVOeric]

Another reason that I don't want a by pass valve is because then my turbo is constantly spooling and wearing out the bearings

OK -- I think this may go down as the stupidest thing I've ever seen in type, in my life.

If you need help, or don't understand something -- ASK -- we will help.
But DO NOT come here, and act like you know something when your are blowing smoke, and think everyone is just taking it in. You're going to get smacked down.

see-- that's part of my (lifeless) job I have here - most people read your garble (like the above) and laugh, and go on, It's my job to comment on it, and keep the likes of it from showing up in searches and such, so that when people that really need info search, they can find good info.

You'd like to know how I became an administrator here --

I was webmaster for about a year for the SVOCA site, and I was asked to join the Board of Directors at the 02 reunion. In January of 03, Bud Morton said, hey -- we need a new forum, I said yea, that's a awsome idea. The board voted on it, and I setup this forum back in April of 03, and IMHO, it's been the best SVO fourm anywhere on the internet. Not because of me, Bud, or any of the other Board of Directors, but because of the members we have here.
I've never tried to run a popularity contest here, and I've pissed more than a few people off, I think the MEMBERS understand 95% of them (the other 5% were all mine!) If I screw up, or am out of line -- I hear about it -- either from the Board or the members. I'm not perfect -- but who is. I wasn't voted in, but I sure could be voted out.

It should also be noted here that none of the Board of Directors, receive any money from the club, or it's vendors. As a matter of fact, the Board of directors even exclude themselves from door-prizes at the reunions.

bottom line is -- Ricer isn't a opninion -- it's a definition, search for it on the internet, so far, you match up with it perfectly. the nile isn't just a river in Affrica (somehow that loses something when in type)

[fasttrack]

I could be wrong then about the constant spooling with the by pass valve, but I thought I read that somewhere when I was researching. I will try and find where I read that.

[svobrown]

I could be wrong then about the constant spooling with the by pass valve, but I thought I read that somewhere when I was researching. I will try and find where I read that.

No your were almost right there.

Just say the waste gate is set closed just alittle to tight, like mine.
(should be like .010 gap)
When crusing at like 65 on highway there is enough vac to open the bypass valve and enough pressure from the exhaust to start boosting (just enough to hear it), and sure enough some of the air starts to go round and round.

Does not hurt a thing. only going about 30,000 rpms at that time.
Get in the boost and you can hit 160,000 rpms on some turbos.

Enjoy the car, if it breaks then you get to fix it. Thats more fun than driving sometimes.

[NavySVO]

Another reason that I don't want a by pass valve is because then my turbo is constantly spooling and wearing out the bearings

Fasttrack..the whole purpose of allowing the air to be vented (or re-routed with a bypass valve) is to prevent compressor surge (or compressor stall in aero terms) and thus damage to the blading (wheel) of the turbo.
Actual freewheeling, or spooling, is not detrimental to the bearings if proper lubricating oil is provided to remove friction and heat. Heat being the major factor there. Keep good oil in the pan. Change it more often than you would a N/A car.
In addition, if you have to end up rebilding a turbo, it will certainly cost you less to replace the bearings than the compressor wheel/blading.
BTW, can anyone answer this guy's question and put this to bed?