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Originally Posted by MOVOVR951 View Post
Your right, there is no performance gain. I never said there was one over durabilty. If anything one could argue that the bov tied back into the intake track will help spool the turbo faster. I choose to hear the sounds of the vehicle. I have had a track session where a vac line came loose and the first thing I noticed was the sound change from the bov.

Benefits/problems are nil for sure, as is the same with running (Maybe...) rich during upshifts or llifting whilst on boost. The very same kit I mentioned comes with bits to recycle it back in and I have run it both ways (just to satify all of the "end of the world" warnings and rumors. No differance in afrs were realized.... My 2 cents and worth only what was paid...
Yeah, I think I overreacted to the Rothmann's allusion, thinking you meant to insinuate that since the racing cars used a BOV that it must be better than a diverter valve.

And you're right that going rich isn't all that terrible, in fact, it's probably a wash, though it will do nasty things to a catalytic converter over time (assuming that one still has a catalytic converter) and it will necessitate more frequent spark plug and oil changes.
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