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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by denmah
i run no blow off valve, i love the sound of surge and all the boosts belong to meee
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 02:12 PM
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Oh ok, yeah cause I looked and those were the only ones I found as well. Also, if you're buying from RPS, type in code 0001 at checkout and you get 10% off.
You just saved me $20 thanks, I just bought the rps bov and a bunch of miscellaneous flanges and crap for my install.
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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how bad is running no bov (didnt really know people did that/ i guess it wouldnt be a problem if i ran the car up to my fab guy w/out one?)

is that the case about about having to use a bypass valve and not just any bov??

thanks guys
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 07:07 PM
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no bov isnt a big deal at low boost levels or for a short period of time. im ordering 2 rps bovs tonight
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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is there a reason why you would need 2??
is it a boost amount or hp number or something??
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 01:23 AM
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Originally Posted by 2baditsnotachev
You just saved me $20 thanks, I just bought the rps bov and a bunch of miscellaneous flanges and crap for my install.
No problem, glad I could help.
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by lbm13186
is there a reason why you would need 2??
is it a boost amount or hp number or something??
When one isnt enough anymore..id think around the 1000 hp mark your moving enough air to justify 2 but im sure it varies by car
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 05:51 PM
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haha and how do u know if its not enough?? not planning on hitting that number rt now but jw
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