Running My Car With The Stock Bov Removed.

[4core]

As stated above, i want to know what will happen to the turbo *if anything* if i remove the stock BOV and block up the pipes it carries.

As far as im aware the RB20DET that comes in the cefiro does not have a BOV stock. (Can someone confirm or deny this)

Will it shorten the life of the turbo? cause damage to fins etc etc? Can it snap the exhaust wheel off?

I have a front mount, SAFC II, fuel pump, 3" turbo back.

Anyone?

[Ryanrb25]

realistically it'll probably cut your turbo life by about 10 minutes.

[123456]

yeh, like he said, it's not easy to prove for or against, but i mean, many cars block em and last for ages.. Blocking mine stopped the surging i was experiencing in between gear changes.. only problem is the noise, but it's not very audible with stock box on

[DREW32]

realistically it'll probably cut your turbo life by about 10 minutes.

YEah doubt itll do much i dont have one and my car is an auto so its always got full boost when it goes through the gears still no damage no end play everything excellent was worried about it when i bought mine but after reading a few threads on SAU couldnt find any thing that made me think i should put one on

[4core]

No worries, might give it a shot see how it all goes

Thanks for the speedy replies guys!

Cheers

[r32matt]

I have a RB20DET and blocked off the standard BOV. It worked really well, sounded good and gear changing felt quicker. Although it started to stall on me every now and then. Revs would just drop down when i changed gears, was very werid. When i put the stock BOV back on car worked fine again. Anyone know why this would happen?

Thanks

[4core]

Maybe the idler or aac valve was a bit gunked up?

Ive heard of that happening before....

Yes "gunked up" is a technikal term......

[HypeR33]

Mine was running on its current power level for 6 months without problems. Put one on to reduce the flutter from compressor surge but thats all.