[KC_ST]

I debated if this was the right category to post this. I hope I'm right!

About a month ago, I installed a new Boomba BOV on my car. After some frustrations, I got it on (I'm 6ft 3 with big hands). Turns out, this Boomba BOV is much louder than I wanted. Last night, I took it off and reinstalled the factory BOV. Now, I tend to be a nervous nelly about this stuff, but after install, I made sure that I had everything reinstalled 100%. I've been working on cars my entire life, so I have a good working knowledge of everything. But, after some revs and driving around the neighborhood, i feel like i've heard some very faint noises that don't seem right. This isn't something I can get on video for sound and not something that is easy to describe... but I'm just a little nervous over it. Anyone gone back to factory BOV and had a slightly different noise than you recalled?

Here's to hoping I'm being paranoid. My car only has 33,000 miles so I'm hoping not to cause any problems LOL

 

[Zeek]

This is of zero help but ill take the boomba bov off your hands lol. On a serious note after i install new parts or replace broken ones i always tend to here noises afterwards and i start second guessing my work lol.

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[KC_ST]

Zeek.. name your price! I'm happy to get rid of it. It's only a month old, was brand new from Boomba and $150. I'll take less than that, obviously, since it's now used.

And yes, I always second guess my work. Frustrating as it is, I swear I start hearing noises. In this instance. I can't decide if I'm causing any long term issues or not.

 

[Zeek]

What sounds are you hearing? Are you sure its coming from the bov?

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[boz]

The factory piece is not a BOV, it's a BPV (by pass valve). A BPV recirculates the air. A BOV aspirates the air out of the turbo. The turbosmart 50/50 BOV recirculates half the air and aspirates the other half. My limited knowledge tells me a BPV is more for performance and a BOV like the boomba is just for noise. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, no hard feelings

 

[Zeek]

The factory piece is not a BOV, it's a BPV (by pass valve). A BPV recirculates the air. A BOV aspirates the air out of the turbo. The turbosmart 50/50 BOV recirculates half the air and aspirates the other half. My limited knowledge tells me a BPV is more for performance and a BOV like the boomba is just for noise. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, no hard feelings

When i said bov the op knew what i meant. Im also aware of the differences between them and the different variations that they come in. Sorry for not being politically correct in my statement.

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[Zeek]

When i said bov the op knew what i meant. Im also aware of the differences between them and the different variations that they come in. Sorry for not being politically correct in my statement.

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Also no harm done just incase......

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[KC_ST]

You're right. I was typing too fast (I'm at work) and called it a BOV instead of a BPV.

 

[Zeek]

You're right. I was typing too fast (I'm at work) and called it a BOV instead of a BPV.

I did the same mistake, no harm done

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[Boomba Racing]

The factory piece is not a BOV, it's a BPV (by pass valve). A BPV recirculates the air. A BOV aspirates the air out of the turbo. The turbosmart 50/50 BOV recirculates half the air and aspirates the other half. My limited knowledge tells me a BPV is more for performance and a BOV like the boomba is just for noise. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, no hard feelings

Hey boz.

Our BOV is just as much as for performance as any BPV out there for this vehicle. The stock unit is made of rubber and plastic. The diaphragm is known to tear and crack which results in boost leaks. Our BOV is CNC machined of billet aluminum, features a brass piston, and has multiple o-rings inside of it. Our unit is pressure tested to 75+ PSI to ensure leak free operation.

 

[KC_ST]

What sounds are you hearing? Are you sure its coming from the bov?

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so the sounds only seem to occur at higher RPMs like above 3,000. I hear it more prevalent with my windows down and when i'm driving near a wall or barrier. It's more of a flutter sound. I'm not sure. Reinstalled the BPV is tricky because with the spring, it doesn't want to cooperate. I'll see if I can get a video of it.