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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 07:04 PM
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adding a BOV?

ok, i see all these threads about ss/tc's adding a BOV to get the ricer sound. Now, i want that sound I currently have the garrett kit which has a recirc valve on the hot side? (before the interfooler). Now is there any reason why i couldnt do what the ss/tc guys are doing and not screw up my tune/MAF readings? or no.
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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I dont see why not. You dont have a BOV on your garett kit thats just recirculating? Do they have a quiet BPV like the stock TC's?

and LMAO about the sound but I dont think its ricer because if ricer's had that sound then they probobly wouldnt be all that slow
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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BPV recirc same thing. Just spits the air back into the intake piping before the turbo.
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by mkulrey13
BPV recirc same thing. Just spits the air back into the intake piping before the turbo.
Exactly, you should always re route the air back into the intake system, even with an external BOV.

As long as you re route it there will be no issues.

Keep the BOV as close as possible to the turbo (turbine side) of the charge tubes (hot side)

The main function of the BOV is to keep air resistance off the turbo, and keep is spooled up between shifts. When the throttle plate is closed (foot off the gas) the turbo will slow down A LOT. By putting a BOV on, it keeps the resistance low and keeps the turbo spooled up...
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