Converting 84 Esprit dump valve to BOV

[lotus7racer]

If I install a BOV to my 84 carbureted Esprit,
do I need to cap or eliminate the stock dump valve?

Also if I can fabricate a BOV pipe that will mount in the same location of the stock dump valve, will it work?

Thanks

[driestone]

If the BOV is operating correctly, the dump valve should never open. If it were me I would leave it in place as a "backup."

[lotus7racer]

When I hit 12 to 14psi of boost, the dump valve
will open and I am only less than 3/4 of the WOT.
I hate it. I can hear the dump valve like a raspy
voice of a smokers.

If I am in the hi-way, I am only a bit higher than 1/2 before WOT and I can't go on. The dump valve totaly open...I have more to go.

[driestone]

I didn't realize you were running so much boost (I'm interested in what kind of an IC setup you're running.) In that case, I would cap the dump valve.

Although you could probably adapt the location to fit a BOV, I would probably go for the location everyone else does (right after the turbo.) Just my two cents and I'm certainly no expert.

P.S. Are you in CT?

[lotus7racer]

Yes! from Connecticut...how about you?

[kevin-84turbo]

Hello All

You may wish to take a look at invenair.com, it shows some pics of my 84 Turbo with a GREEDY BOV installed in the standard location. Other mods are mentioned as well.

Cheers
Kevin