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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: rabbitman on July 01, 2008, 03:27:21 pm

Title: Do I need a BOV?
Post by: rabbitman on July 01, 2008, 03:27:21 pm

I'm installing a stock TD intake mani and there's not a bov on it. Can I just block the hole or do I need a Bov?

Then if I do need one is there aftermarket ones that'll hook up? Thanks

PS. This is for a vnt-15 install and I have no idea what boost it'll try to do so I think I want a bov in case the turbo goes crazy too easy.

Title: Do I need a BOV?
Post by: jimfoo on July 01, 2008, 08:54:34 pm

You shouldn't need one as long as the vanes aren't closed all the time,

Title: Do I need a BOV?
Post by: Kudagra on July 02, 2008, 01:43:30 am

nah you dont need one.

One of the 1st things I did after I got my newest one running was pull that center screw out, drop in a small piece of dowel and screw it back down.

There are people (on here I believe) that have made nice plugs that fill that hole. I have a spare BOV here I could probably send ya if you want it.

Title: Do I need a BOV?
Post by: rabbitman on July 02, 2008, 06:49:57 pm

Thanks guys, I'll try it w/o a bov first and if I need one I'll worry about it later. Looks like I'm gonna have to wait untill fall time to install the turbo anyways.