BOV's for autos???

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Jan 12, 2006 | 04:46 PM

leftme4dead

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BOV's for autos???

I dont really know too much when it comes to FI so I was curious if there are bov's on automatics? If not can you have one put on? Enlighten me please.

Jan 13, 2006 | 11:04 AM

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I'm putting one on mine. For low boost it's not necessary. I plan to run my car on a road course, and didn't want to take a chance on stalling the turbo while getting on and off the gas for the corners... Should reduce lag when I get back on the throttle again.

Jan 13, 2006 | 11:22 AM

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Not really needed for low boost as mentioned above. But for road racing like John is doing, yes...indeed.

Jan 13, 2006 | 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by leftme4dead

I dont really know too much when it comes to FI so I was curious if there are bov's on automatics? If not can you have one put on? Enlighten me please.

Yes. For some reason people dont think they are needed on auto's. I can see why becasue you never lift off the throttle during a run, but after the run you do as well as driving around town. When that happens all that pressure gets slammed against the compressor. I would run one on any turbo setup no matter the boost, but some will only run it on higher boost applications. I look at it this way, I just bought a turbo, probably not cheap, why not spend 200.00 or less to help it live longer?

Jan 14, 2006 | 09:48 PM

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I run one on mine and i didnt think it would ever blow off but it does constantly and I am glad i put one on after I did bc all that pressure would be slamming back against the compressor. I did some reading on this and found you should always run one to help preserve your turbo's life.

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