blow off valve/bypass valve
you need a bypass valve. it goes on the pressure side after the blower. did you buy the vortec used? you probbly know this but get one on there before you go making boost. i got the standard ATI one and am about to upgrade to the vortec one myself.
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From: Waukesha, Wisconsin
Yes, It can go pretty much anywhere between the outlet of the supercharger and the throttle body. I have a D1 and a Vortec Mondo Bypass and it works great. I made the mistake of first buying a blow off valve. That was nothing but annoying.
lilbuddha,
I learned a lot from Corky Bell's book on supercharging/intercooling called "Supercharged". Any bookstore has it or can get it, or online at Amazon.com for like $18. Worth doing a little reading, even the basics, and maybe save $2000 or more. He talks about bypass valves with diagrams.
Even if you don't decide to work on it yourself, some knowledge will help prevent some shop from ripping you off.
I hope the project goes well.
Jim
I learned a lot from Corky Bell's book on supercharging/intercooling called "Supercharged". Any bookstore has it or can get it, or online at Amazon.com for like $18. Worth doing a little reading, even the basics, and maybe save $2000 or more. He talks about bypass valves with diagrams.
Even if you don't decide to work on it yourself, some knowledge will help prevent some shop from ripping you off.
I hope the project goes well.
Jim
