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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 11:44 AM
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I got a tt street kit, i noticed it does not have a bov or bypass, i called them an they said it really isnt need, especilly with and auto,
i am going to run 15psi with my new motor guys, do i need to invest in a bov. they said i can get on from them for 170 bucks.
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did you tell them you were going to do 15psi during the purchase? What turbo did you get?
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I would recomend getting one for the cheap price, it just prevents wear on the turbos, but they are right in a automatic car it is less vital.
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yeah i told them i was going to run 15psi, they only make the street kit for the impala ss so i had to get what they had, it is a to4b, they said it is good for 550rwhp

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i forgot to mention the new motor specs, afr 190 heads, custom turbo cam around .550 lift 114lsa cant remember the duration, forged bottom .030, the intercooler is a large front mount unit, they said it would support over 800rwhp.
what do you guys think she would put down at the rear running 15psi
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