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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 01:08 PM
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Default Re: Would a blow off valve work?

Originally Posted by Raz83
But a bov does put more stress on the engine by having it constantly make up for the boost being released thus it should be used on high boost apps but u don't have to.
Ah come again?? In the world of turbocharging there's no additional engine "stress" by adding a BOV. It in fact reduces stress on the turbo by releasing the excess boost pressure when the butterfly is closed.
 
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