New BOVs, why??

[white03]

Other than looks and sound, is there any reason to change the BOVs? Performance increase??

Thank you

 

[SKStinger]

Other than looks and sound, is there any reason to change the BOVs? Performance increase??

Thank you

Looks and sound. The stock diverters are plastic and could leak at high boost pressure but that would probably require more boost than the stock turbos produce.

 

[jazzdabb]

I was wondering this same thing myself. Good to know. My wallet doesn't need another hit this month ...

 

[Spaceme17]

Other than looks and sound, is there any reason to change the BOVs? Performance increase??

Thank you

Nope.

 

[LordStark]

Other than looks and sound, is there any reason to change the BOVs? Performance increase??

Thank you

I think you may be able to argue that an aftermarket one is more stable than the plastic ones we have. I may end up grabbing an aftermarket one later on in my cars life just as a precaution of the stock one degrading since it's all plastic. Probably not smart money wise but it's the excuse I'm making for myself.

 

[Dodger Blue]

I haven't inspected them, if they're made of a high strength polymer then they're probably going to last forever under stock pressures. The hoses would probably wear out first.

I haven't bothered with a BOV yet, sure they sound cool but I'd rather spend money on exhaust upgrades and a tune first.

 

[Oryan]

As far as performance, i don't think there's much to be gained. I may have improved my throttle response slightly, and I'm starting to think something was up with my stock valves because it feels like I'm holding boost a bit better on longer pulls... But these shouldn't be high on the list to strictly go faster. May be more benefit after doing something that raises boost like a tune or piggy.

 

[LordStark]

Also my very limited knowledge of bovs makes me wonder if an aftermarket bov that vents to atmosphere is actually any better than ours that recirculate back in to the turbo or does every aftermarket bov have the ability to recirculate?

 

[SKStinger]

Also my very limited knowledge of bovs makes me wonder if an aftermarket bov that vents to atmosphere is actually any better than ours that recirculate back in to the turbo or does every aftermarket bov have the ability to recirculate?

Some do. Depends on the BOV you choose. Some can be adjusted to half recirc and half atmosphere or 100% to one.