BOVs in different locations?
Le Mans Master
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From: League City Tx
You really want the BOV before the intercooler so in normal driving, you are not pumping hot air into the intercooler and heat soaking it. The venting response time is better when the BOV is as close to the blower as possible. (Ie. chopping the throttle while in full boost, less hit on the compressor/belt). Plus it can help with the noise having the BOV down below the car.
Most people that mount them on the charge tube before the TB do it for easy fitment and more often then not, "poser points".
Most people that mount them on the charge tube before the TB do it for easy fitment and more often then not, "poser points".
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Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Lusby MD
Mine is also setup like this. I have the original one that comes with the kit in the original location (on the pipe that runs from the supercharger to the intercooler) and then a Tial 50 mm near the throttle body. I believe the only reason why this was done by the previous owner was to scare small children with the BOV sound.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: VERNON CT
Mine is also setup like this. I have the original one that comes with the kit in the original location (on the pipe that runs from the supercharger to the intercooler) and then a Tial 50 mm near the throttle body. I believe the only reason why this was done by the previous owner was to scare small children with the BOV sound.
Mine has 2 tials. Running it like this actually quieted down the car 500%
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Le Mans Master
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From: York PA
I now have only one Tial and need to add a second one. The one I have is at the end of the ECS cooler like they set it up. What's the best place to install the second one? At the end of the cooler, next to the first one (on top of it)? Into the pipe between the blower and the cooler? Or into the intake pipe? Would like to hear your thoughts on this, thanks!
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