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"crushed" blow off valve?

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Old May 19, 2003 | 03:51 AM
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Oops.....i just answerd my question (that BOV guide)
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Old May 19, 2003 | 04:23 AM
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Originally posted by SaviouR
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So many articles on turbos in this one...
Off to the 7-11!
Never heard of a "crushed" BOV.
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Old May 19, 2003 | 12:43 PM
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well now you have
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Old May 19, 2003 | 12:45 PM
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It's a typical mod of the stock 1g DSM BOV. Without being crushed it starts to leak boost when it's not supposed to, crushing it helps it to stay closed better.
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Old May 19, 2003 | 01:35 PM
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All it does is compress the internal spring more......thus allowing it to stay closed with higher PSI (more closing force)
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