Switchable BOV
 

I had this crazy idea, because sometimes i want to keep a low profile, and the sound of the BOV could alert some ppl of what i´m packing under the engine... i want it to be a real sleeper...

The idea is to put a "allways open" solenoid valve in the vacuum hose and when needed, close it... i have just the ideal valve for this, laying around...

The problem is the engine wiil be maped for a open BOV, when i "switch off" the valve besiedes it being ridicolous rich off throttle, will be there other problems?????

This is just an idea...

Re: Switchable BOV
 

it sounds like you are wanting to make the BOV not open? if thats what you mean it wont make a difference to your engine if it opens or not, but if it doesnt your turbo's life will be shortened quite a bit. if you want a sleeper have the BOV routed back into the turbine inlet. it will help keep the turbo spooled during shifts too

Re: Switchable BOV
 

route it into the turbo inlet...having the bov not open will just create noise from the turbo anyway so you will still hear it