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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 11:00 AM
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5.3 lm7, 76mm on3 .96 a/r, tial 44mm wg, 11 lb. springs, tring to decide on my bov choice.. 1 or 2 bov's? what size, brand? any pointers would be a big help! thanks
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 12:54 PM
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The Turbo isn't name brand thought the wastegate is so that means you are flexible. I grabbed a 50mm bov off Ebay for $35.
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 01:11 PM
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Bought mine from http://www.turbofbody.com/50mm-q-bov/

Exact same as TiALs.
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 06:18 AM
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Hit up Huron Speed, they have 50mm bov's that work great for a single 76mm.
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Im running an rps bov on one of my cars, have been running it for almost a year with no issues. BTW rps is racepartsolutions, I buy alot of my turbo supplies from them as well.
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i never run a blow off valve

thats my option lol
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thanks for the pointers
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 4SFEDSS
Im running an rps bov on one of my cars, have been running it for almost a year with no issues. BTW rps is racepartsolutions, I buy alot of my turbo supplies from them as well.
X2.... the same BOV I have.
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