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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 03:44 PM
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BOV question
I was thinking about purchasing the hks ssqv just wanted to know your opinion.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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Please don't, your motor will thank you later.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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Its rubish I learned the hard way, stay with the stocker
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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YUP YUP better without it
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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+1. i got one from a friend FOR FREE... but i still took it off. I trust what Paul has to say
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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threadjack; since the op's q has been answered
Someone answer this random question that just popped into my head:

When you install a 100% VTA BOV, what do you do with the resulting hole left in the turbo inlet?
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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plug it. The return hose that came off the stock BOV i just plugged it.
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 12:33 PM
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With what?
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 12:35 PM
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you should be able to walk into a Kragen or Auto Zone, something like that, and they should be able to hand ya something you can use. It does have to be heat resistant
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 12:41 PM
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Ok then. Curiosity satisfied. Thank you.
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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the bov comes with the plug

and i run the SSQV for over 100k and it makes it run rich

i love the rice!!
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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the best thing that i loved about running my TBE and BOV was poopin' flames here and there
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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ok i will stick with the stock bov thanks guys
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