Blow-off valve

Unforgotten · 06-08-2010, 11:09 PM

Hey there guys, I originally come from the family of Subaru and their STi. It was a real blast for me to hear the sound of a blow-off valve when riding in my old one. But now that I own a Nismo, does anyone use a blow-off valve here? I'm completely clueless on "rules" of 370s and blow-off valve. So please try not to hate.

Jeffblue · 06-08-2010, 11:10 PM

you need a turbo to have a blow off valve

Unforgotten · 06-08-2010, 11:43 PM

Oh right totally forgot mine had a turbo.. sad its been a while.. Anyways, for the people who do have a BoV, please put your input on this

SE · 06-09-2010, 12:49 AM

Reread Jeffblue's comment

Unforgotten · 06-09-2010, 12:55 AM

Yes.. I understand you need a turbo for a BoV.. Maybe I'm not being clear enough? I'm asking if anyone here has installed a BoV, and what it sounds like/ performance output, and such information would be helpful. Thanks though, sorry if I'm not getting my point through.

tjlazer · 06-09-2010, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unforgotten

Hey there guys, I originally come from the family of Subaru and their STi. It was a real blast for me to hear the sound of a blow-off valve when riding in my old one. But now that I own a Nismo, does anyone use a blow-off valve here? I'm completely clueless on "rules" of 370s and blow-off valve. So please try not to hate.

Now that we got that over with....

Welcome to the Z world... lol

khern11 · 06-09-2010, 01:00 AM

370z's do NOT have stock turbo...therefore we do not use blow off valves

Dr. JD · 06-09-2010, 01:00 AM

check stormcrow...he installed a TT, check with him to see how it sounds....

Rps13.jw · 06-09-2010, 01:46 AM

Haha

Csquared · 06-09-2010, 03:00 AM

If you want a BOV its' going to be expensive, because you're going to need to install turbos first.

Scott @ RA · 06-09-2010, 04:39 AM

Sure..... We can install a blow off valve for you, hell... even two of them if you would like.

In fact, we are having a special, Buy the blow off valve(s) for $11,499 and receive a free twin turbo kit.... installed.

Either way, welcome to the 370Z world and congrats on the Nismo.

Jeffblue · 06-09-2010, 06:36 AM

so yea. the BOV are a cool sound, but thats because of the function they serve on a turbocharged car. You know a car is running PSI when you hear that sound so you know its being boosted and therefore faster than its Naturally aspirated counterpart. Just how a loud exhaust sounds cool on a sports car because you know its got some power, you think it sounds dumb on a 98 sentra b.c it isn't fast or powerful, and probably just has a hole in the muffler. If someone heard the whoosh of a BOV on your car they'd think you had a turbo. Theyd ask you what kind of PSI you were running and you'd say you just had a fake one, and they'd laugh. Its all about fuction. You have to earn those BOV's by having a TT installed.

FuszNissan · 06-09-2010, 06:48 AM

I am running a HKS BOV and I have mine set to recirculate back to the intakes. You still hear the bov, but it's not super loud. If I drove by you and switched gears I doubt you would even hear it. I guess it depends if you want more sound, or if you want better performance. But first things, first get a turbo kit then decide how you want your BOV to vent.

Jeffblue · 06-09-2010, 06:53 AM

Funny video related

Jeffblue · 06-09-2010, 06:55 AM

your Z s more powerful NA than your STI is Turbo'd so be happy!

06-08-2010, 11:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Unforgotten Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: California Posts: 16 Drives: 10 370Z NISMO MB M6 Rep Power: 14	Blow-off valve Hey there guys, I originally come from the family of Subaru and their STi. It was a real blast for me to hear the sound of a blow-off valve when riding in my old one. But now that I own a Nismo, does anyone use a blow-off valve here? I'm completely clueless on "rules" of 370s and blow-off valve. So please try not to hate.

06-09-2010, 01:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
khern11 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 137 Drives: 2009 370z 6mt Rep Power: 446	370z's do NOT have stock turbo...therefore we do not use blow off valves __________________ \| F.I. \| H&R \| AEM \| VOSSEN CV2 \|

06-09-2010, 01:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
Rps13.jw Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 38 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	Haha Last edited by Rps13.jw; 06-09-2010 at 01:52 AM.

06-09-2010, 04:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
Scott @ RA Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 410 Drives: Ridiculously Fast Rep Power: 15	Sure..... We can install a blow off valve for you, hell... even two of them if you would like. In fact, we are having a special, Buy the blow off valve(s) for $11,499 and receive a free twin turbo kit.... installed. Either way, welcome to the 370Z world and congrats on the Nismo. Last edited by Scott @ RA; 06-09-2010 at 04:41 AM.

06-09-2010, 06:48 AM	#13 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 541	I am running a HKS BOV and I have mine set to recirculate back to the intakes. You still hear the bov, but it's not super loud. If I drove by you and switched gears I doubt you would even hear it. I guess it depends if you want more sound, or if you want better performance. But first things, first get a turbo kit then decide how you want your BOV to vent. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012 Last edited by FuszNissan; 06-09-2010 at 06:57 AM.

06-08-2010, 11:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	you need a turbo to have a blow off valve

06-08-2010, 11:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Unforgotten Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: California Posts: 16 Drives: 10 370Z NISMO MB M6 Rep Power: 14	Oh right totally forgot mine had a turbo.. sad its been a while.. Anyways, for the people who do have a BoV, please put your input on this

06-09-2010, 12:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
SE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 4,236 Drives: 370z/STI/EVO X/IS-F Rep Power: 23	Reread Jeffblue's comment

06-09-2010, 12:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
Unforgotten Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: California Posts: 16 Drives: 10 370Z NISMO MB M6 Rep Power: 14	Yes.. I understand you need a turbo for a BoV.. Maybe I'm not being clear enough? I'm asking if anyone here has installed a BoV, and what it sounds like/ performance output, and such information would be helpful. Thanks though, sorry if I'm not getting my point through.

06-09-2010, 01:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dr. JD Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 40 Drives: 2014 Magma Red 370z Rep Power: 14	check stormcrow...he installed a TT, check with him to see how it sounds....

06-09-2010, 03:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
Csquared Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 302 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Y 7sp Rep Power: 15	If you want a BOV its' going to be expensive, because you're going to need to install turbos first.

06-09-2010, 06:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	so yea. the BOV are a cool sound, but thats because of the function they serve on a turbocharged car. You know a car is running PSI when you hear that sound so you know its being boosted and therefore faster than its Naturally aspirated counterpart. Just how a loud exhaust sounds cool on a sports car because you know its got some power, you think it sounds dumb on a 98 sentra b.c it isn't fast or powerful, and probably just has a hole in the muffler. If someone heard the whoosh of a BOV on your car they'd think you had a turbo. Theyd ask you what kind of PSI you were running and you'd say you just had a fake one, and they'd laugh. Its all about fuction. You have to earn those BOV's by having a TT installed.

06-09-2010, 06:53 AM	#14 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	Funny video related

06-09-2010, 06:55 AM	#15 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	your Z s more powerful NA than your STI is Turbo'd so be happy!

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