noob question sorry

[MsP155]

what is the thing that connects from the top IC hose to the intake piping?the little round thingy is it like a waste gate or a mini BOV idk sry

[503MSP]

I believe you are talking about the BPV

[210_ZOOM]

if you could post some pics , that would be most benificial.

[Earful]

(first)

I believe you are talking about the BPV

[mspdfreak]

BPV=bypass valve.

[MsP155]

do i need the BPV? i noticed on some MSPs the dont have em connected to an injen CAI. it jus hangs there. unless i was looking at an un finished install

[B1GHAM]

do i need the BPV? i noticed on some MSPs the dont have em connected to an injen CAI. it jus hangs there. unless i was looking at an un finished install

Every MSP will have either a BPV (bypass valve) or a BOV (blow off valve) It shouldnt just be "hanging" there. But theres a very distinct possibility what you saw was a BOV that was VTA (Vent-to-atmosphere) and not recirc. (recirculating just like the BPV does)

[MsP155]

are you sure cuz i was looking at the picture on protege garage and it doesnt look like it connected to anything go look it up and go under MSP, injen CAI and enlarge the picture and it doesnt show any connection to any where!!

[evilmonkeyMSP]

thats because you cant see the connection point...on the Injen there is a metal tube attached that wraps around to connect to the other end of the BPV...you justcant see it in this pic...

http://mazda3online.web.aplus.net/images/rd6066.jpg

[evilmonkeyMSP]

you can kind of make it out on this pic...

http://www.autocarparts.com/imagemagic.php?img=0d3K1cvcot7V0dfJ1djbn5%2Bhmcilo aeX2NbQ&w=640&h=480&page=popup&from=

[MsP155]

oooooooo ok so its that black tube to the left of the BPV? ok so that black piece is included in the injen CAI package?

[evilmonkeyMSP]

I would hope so :D its attached to the intake

[MsP155]

GREAT!! i get paid tmr i think ill buy it!! lol right now im doin the ghetto way and using a cone filter!!