vandal0-0

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Tried the search and couldnt find anything.Was just wondering if you should run a bov with every turbo application or should you be at a certain boost level before you need one.This is for an automatic tranny application.

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Brad

Cchris1109

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a BOV is always recommended

why would you cheap out on a BOV anyway :-P

vandal0-0

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I was told at one time that they were basically for m6 cars and when you look under turbo faq it says they are more for manual tranny's.But I thought that it wouldn't matter the type of tranny.If your makeing boost and the throttle blades shut when you let off the gas then you have backpressure.But I figured I would ask you guys because there are alot of nolidgeable people on this site and I appreciate all the help I have recieved over the years.

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Brad

MIGHTYMOUSE

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it reduces stress on the throttle blade and the turbo and seems like the right thing to do.

have i ever personally seen damage from not having one.. no.

i have one on my car and do not have one on my truck, both run over 20psi all the time.

vandal0-0

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I will be running a 408 with a t88.I have a STS kit now but may be going to a frontmount if I cant fit the t88 In the back.Either way I will only be runnig 10 to 12lbs of boost.(Probably)

Sideways240sx

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More then anything they can cause damage to the expensive turbo. For a cheaper part, it would suck to ruin a 1000+ dollar turbo on not buying a sub 200 dollar part.

Chris

Josh@MASPORT

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it will cause alot of compressor surge and compromise the longevity of the turbo

RooRnZ28

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well i would think that doing a WOT run up to 6-7000 rpms, and letting off wouldn't be good for the turbo or throttle body..... where would the excess boost go?