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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Peskarik on 25 April 2007, 15:31

Title: Pop-off vent
Post by: Peskarik on 25 April 2007, 15:31
Hello.

What is the pop-off vent and what does it do?  :embarassed: Is it the thing that makes that cool sound of air being released when you change gears? (Sorry, I am no motor expert  :embarassed: ).
I am asking myself whether I should install one on Jubi (once it arrives in 2.5 months).  :undecided:
Title: Re: Pop-off vent
Post by: wantmygti on 25 April 2007, 15:53
Eh??
Title: Re: Pop-off vent
Post by: Nathan on 25 April 2007, 16:01
Is he/are you talking about a dump valve?
Title: Re: Pop-off vent
Post by: Creepy Coupe on 25 April 2007, 16:04
Is he/are you talking about a dump valve?

I think so, and they make you look/sound like a Chav  :sick:
Title: Re: Pop-off vent
Post by: Peskarik on 25 April 2007, 16:08
FROM WIKIPEDIA:
A blowoff valve is a pressure release system present in turbocharged engines, its purpose is to prevent compressor surge and reduce wear on the engine. A blowoff valve, (BOV, sometimes hooter valve, dump valve) does basically the same thing, but releases the air to the atmosphere. This creates a very distinctive sound desired by many who own turbocharged sports cars. Some blowoff valves are sold with trumpet shaped exits that amplify the "Psshhhh" sound, these designs are normally marketed towards the tuner crowd. For some owners this is the only reason to fit a BOV. Motor sports governed by the FIA have made it illegal to vent unmuffled blowoff valves to the atmosphere. In the United States, Australia and Europe cars featuring unmuffled blowoff valves are illegal for street use.

FROM B&B:
http://www.bb-automobiltechnik.de/bb2004/de/produkte/zubehoer/pop-off.php

Title: Re: Pop-off vent
Post by: wantmygti on 25 April 2007, 16:15
Ok so pop off valve = dump valve.

now, whats a jubi?
Title: Re: Pop-off vent
Post by: Peskarik on 25 April 2007, 16:36
Ok so pop off valve = dump valve.

now, whats a jubi?

 :laugh: Jubi is the German name for GTI Ed30.  :smiley: It stands for Jubiläum = Anniversary

Here, some more info on blow-off valve, in English:
http://www.forgemotorsport.com/content.asp?inc=product&cat=1703&product=FMDVFSiT
Title: Re: Pop-off vent
Post by: henspeed on 26 April 2007, 08:44
Dump Valve = CHAV
Dont do it people
Title: Re: Pop-off vent
Post by: Nathan on 26 April 2007, 09:10
I totally agree mate, Dump Valves are just another extra for the chava!
Title: Re: Pop-off vent
Post by: henspeed on 26 April 2007, 09:12
Do they actually serve any purpose over a standard wastegate?
Or is it just tho go whooosh every time you come off boost?

Pointless piece of s**t in my opinion
Title: Re: Pop-off vent
Post by: Nathan on 26 April 2007, 09:32
When I had my RS Focus every one said, "Go on get a dump valve, get a mongoose exhaust, get this get that" Did I listen did I crap! I by cars because I like then, I don't by then to turn them into some thing they are not! Next there will be a post on hear asking how to attach neon light under a MK5 golf! But then again it is there cars so then can do what then want with then! :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Pop-off vent
Post by: Jack.T.Pickle on 26 April 2007, 12:36
I thought all turbo charged cars had a dump valve, just some have a trumpet on the end to make the chavvy, air release noise more audiable ?? 

Am I wrong  :embarassed: ??
Title: Re: Pop-off vent
Post by: wantmygti on 26 April 2007, 13:52
I thought all turbo charged cars had a dump valve, just some have a trumpet on the end to make the chavvy, air release noise more audiable ?? 

Am I wrong  :embarassed: ??

I believe you are right. Standard ones recirculate the pressure, the chav dump valve release the pressure, hence the noise. Something like that anyway.
Title: Re: Pop-off vent
Post by: henspeed on 26 April 2007, 14:04
Unless I am mistaken a standard turbocharged vehicle has what is known as a waste gate which as said above dumps the excedd boost back into the system, a dump valve dumps the excess boost into the engine bay creating a whoooosh in the process, and making the driver look like a twit in the process also

Title: Re: Pop-off vent
Post by: Hurdy on 26 April 2007, 14:43
I though the aim of a dump valve whether it is an atmospheric or recirculated one was to help the turbo spool up quicker although I don't know what the BHP benefits are of an atmospheric dump valve is over a recirculationg one. I believe the difference is minimal and would only give any benefit to a big BHP car. :undecided:
Title: Re: Pop-off vent
Post by: wantmygti on 26 April 2007, 15:30
I think that the releasing dump valve actually slows the car marginally as the turbo has to spool up again after the release.

The real gain is in the noise?!?! :undecided: :embarassed:
Title: Re: Pop-off vent
Post by: Peskarik on 26 April 2007, 15:56
I heard the soundfiles of the pop-off valve :sick: After just one minute I was tired of the Zchhhh sound...