Question about BOV

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  1. COBBsoobyStage1
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    1. Should I get one and why?
    2. Which one should I get? I'm open to recommendations...
     
    COBBsoobyStage1, Mar 15, 2007
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    why do you want a BOV? just curious
     
    curly2k3, Mar 15, 2007
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    readymix ...Lest ye be trod upon... Staff Member

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    Current mods?
     
    readymix, Mar 15, 2007
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    bov is my freind he lives in monticello with me and drives an 06 rex, what do you want to know about him?
     
    AWDimprezaL, Mar 15, 2007
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    I am getting one of these

    http://www.amazon.com/Exhaust-Turbo-Sound-Blow-Valve/dp/B000IPV3MG

    I love the description

    General: - Do you want your car to sound like it has a turbo without spending $5000 on an actual turbo. The Exhaust BOV installs on your exhaust tip and makes it sound like a BOV from turbo every time you accelerate and let go of the gas pedal. Sound will vary between engines and mufflers. Best results are produced on a 3â exhaust tip.href="http://www.mimousafiles.com/prods/tsound.mp3">Listen to Exhaust BOV
     
    Hallywood, Mar 15, 2007
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  6. w_o_t_boy
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    You don't need a BOV for anything unless you're making 500 horsepower.
     
    w_o_t_boy, Mar 15, 2007
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    save yourself a ton of money and hassle......

    remove the intake silencer located in the wheel well. this will give you the nice "swoosh" sound when shifting gears. Not as loud as a BOV, but not going to harm your car either. Another cool thing is the nice sound of air being sucked into the intake when you're on the throttle. :yumyum:
     
    Scuba Steve, Mar 15, 2007
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    are you kidding me?

    seriously though...anyone ever seen this on a wrx/sti? It looks like it would imped exhaust flow.
     
    Scuba Steve, Mar 15, 2007
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    hahaha...even better, look at the picture with the clamp screw tightened down on the 3" tip...lolz.:laugh:
     
    tangledupinblu, Mar 15, 2007
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    Well, unless you plan on running more than 19-20psi, there is no need to have one (unless you are looking for a $200 noise maker). Put you money towards exhaust or some form of engine management.

    Russ
     
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    :wavey: I have a noise maker. I wanted to go with a HKS. But I got a HKS-S from Hercules. I wanted to go with a pull type then a push type. The only reason I got it because I'm a ricer at heart. Haven't had any problems with mine at all. Its loud like a bird getting choked to death.:biggrin:
     
    rabbit, Mar 15, 2007
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    I got the Perrin atmospheric one because the WRX recirculating one doesn't clear my throttle body cable stuff....the other Perrin recirculating one routes the same as the stock one... I would have gotten it if it didn't.
     
    FuJi K, Mar 15, 2007
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    Keep it stock...in the dark I won't confuse you with the neons;)
     
    silver03, Mar 15, 2007
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    i have a perrin bov for my car. i am running at 19 psi and seems to do alright
     
    Rexwagon, Mar 15, 2007
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    how come i cant hear my " swoosh " sound, only hear when the air is sucking in ..after i put back my stock BOV, the car runs way smoother than with a BOV on
     
    chokin, Mar 15, 2007
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    ^^I dunno, maybe you're listening to the wrong radio station?;)

    If you're just running the airbox with no silencer you should be able to hear it. I hear mine loud and clear, even with the 3" catless tbe and apeni n1.
     
    Scuba Steve, Mar 16, 2007
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