Name That...Description Of A Noise?

Saint_Shroomie · 02-13-2013, 07:13 AM

So, I hope this doesn't let on how uneducated I am when it comes to cars, at least not too much.

I was pulling into work this morning, and I saw Hyundai Genesis Coupe drive past, and each time he shifted, I could hear what sounded like a highly compressed jet of air come out of his engine.

What exactly is making that noise?

matt55 · 02-13-2013, 07:39 AM

Google "bov "
Or watch the 1st fast and furious lol.

Saint_Shroomie · 02-13-2013, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by matt55

Google "bov "
Or watch the 1st fast and furious lol.

Thank you, that was very educational, the wiki, not Fast and Furious. I can't imagine my DD making that noise every time I let off the throttle. That would annoy the hell out of me.

trademaster · 02-13-2013, 08:45 AM

It could be a blow off valve or a bypass valve. They both have the same purpose, but function differently. Some of them have noisemakers and whistlers for the ricers, but others aren't all that loud and obnoxious.

matt55 · 02-13-2013, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Saint_Shroomie

Thank you, that was very educational, the wiki, not Fast and Furious. I can't imagine my DD making that noise every time I let off the throttle. That would annoy the hell out of me.

They can be fun noise makers at frist but then get old quick .

02-13-2013, 07:13 AM	#1
Saint_Shroomie Drives: 2013 Chevy Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 136 View My Garage	Name That...Description Of A Noise? So, I hope this doesn't let on how uneducated I am when it comes to cars, at least not too much. I was pulling into work this morning, and I saw Hyundai Genesis Coupe drive past, and each time he shifted, I could hear what sounded like a highly compressed jet of air come out of his engine. What exactly is making that noise?

02-13-2013, 07:39 AM	#2
matt55 Drives: CTS-V Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,069	Google "bov " Or watch the 1st fast and furious lol. __________________ 10.8@130.8 610 whp, CAI, 2.5, E85, id850 on street tires.

02-13-2013, 08:45 AM	#4
trademaster Drives: 12 MP4-12C, 16 Quattroporte Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Working Posts: 707	It could be a blow off valve or a bypass valve. They both have the same purpose, but function differently. Some of them have noisemakers and whistlers for the ricers, but others aren't all that loud and obnoxious.