Turbo BOV
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yes you need one. without it you are likely to get compressor surge which can be very damaging to the seals etc of the turbo.
atleast pickup a cheap bov from a junkyard or something. aslong as it functions properly.
1g dsm's are popular.... i've got one
atleast pickup a cheap bov from a junkyard or something. aslong as it functions properly.
1g dsm's are popular.... i've got one
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Yes, you need one unless you want to blow your turbo. If you don't want the noise, recirculate it back into the intake system before the turbo. There are a few aftermarket BOV's (like the Greddy Type S) that have special ports to allow for this.
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It is "possible" to run a turbo without a BOV however I dont reccomended it for anything over 5psi as it will cause surge and eventually lead to an early rebuild/repair of the turbo.
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Originally Posted by Paul
how come turbo diesels don't have BOV's/bypass valves then?
have you never took off from a light with a semi truck in the lane next to you and tried to time your shifts with his so it sounds like your car has a bov? :chuckles: alot of semi trucks/turbo diesels have BOVs,..and they are loud too