View Full Version : How do I know if my bov/dv is making the right sound.
snosk8tr123
09-17-2007, 04:46 PM
I have the forge dv and bov spacer and i'm chipped with GIAC. I think i only hear the dv sound and not the bov sound. does anyone know what could be wrong? also how did you guys keep the nipple cap thing on the manifold for the dv install. Mine has popped off twice already!!!
back2boost
09-17-2007, 05:56 PM
First of all a DV and BOV serve the same function. The difference is the DV recirculates air back into the motor while the BOV releases air in to the atmosphere. If you are running a DV with the forge spacer you will hear a BOV like sound coming from your DV. When you are running an intake you hear the sound of the turbo more because the air/sound is less restricted. So... as I take it the spacer will simply provide a way to increase the sound of the DV by provding... well space.
snosk8tr123
09-18-2007, 06:59 PM
but i only hear a quiet dv sound. i dont hear the loud "TSSS" sound..
back2boost
09-19-2007, 05:40 AM
im not familiar with that spacer.... but I would say thats probably what you're gonna get
Slo.Mo.Shun.
09-19-2007, 08:23 AM
Did you install the o-ring that comes with the Dv to use with the spacer.
Did you use the metal clap for the nipple ?
snosk8tr123
09-19-2007, 02:53 PM
i didn't recieve the metal clamps that they were supposed to give but i used my own metal clamp. I dont think i put any o-ring between the spacer and dv... would that have made a difference?
Slo.Mo.Shun.
09-19-2007, 03:03 PM
Yes, both are very important and necessary
snosk8tr123
09-19-2007, 03:05 PM
i didn't recieve an o-ring either.. i thought that the o-ring was only for the adjustable bov
Slo.Mo.Shun.
09-19-2007, 03:07 PM
You also need it for the regular spacer
snosk8tr123
09-19-2007, 03:09 PM
would that make the sound different? and where can i get that?
Capt. Obvious
09-19-2007, 03:31 PM
The Forge diverter spacer doesn't make the high pitched "PEW!" noise like you would get with a BOV. It's just a "pfft" noise, like air coming out of a tire or something. Also, if that tube keeps slipping off, put a zip tie on it to keep it in place.
snosk8tr123
09-19-2007, 05:17 PM
it barely even makes that sound. it just makes the intake sound. zip ties are too weak. i put a metal clamp thing on it
Slo.Mo.Shun.
09-20-2007, 08:21 AM
get some clamps at home depot or something
snosk8tr123
09-20-2007, 04:44 PM
i got clamps.. but the bov doesn't make the right sound
LampyB
09-21-2007, 08:58 AM
dude just take it to a sport tuning shop, ask a tech to either drive with you or take it for a drive and see if it's working properly. Otherwise just ask the tech to take a look and see if the install was done correctly.
Also, it doesn't work right probably because you didn't use the o-ring like everyone has said to do. Just read carefully above and you'll find an answer.
LampyB.
I have the forge dv and bov spacer and i'm chipped with GIAC. I think i only hear the dv sound and not the bov sound. does anyone know what could be wrong? also how did you guys keep the nipple cap thing on the manifold for the dv install. Mine has popped off twice already!!!
zip tie it, as per instructions.