BOV placement: close or far from the TB?

[Jdc]

Hey everyone. I'm almost ready to slap my turbo stuff on (fmu & missing link not included) my car and I just had a question. What differences are there depending on where you place the blow off valve? Does it sound different, is there better throttle response with it closer to the throttle body? I just want to hear random opinions and possibly have my thread taken over. Good day people.

[teRcel]

you want it no more then a foot away form the TB cause the pressure will first start building up against the throttle body....

[Jdc]

So a foot or LESS frm the TB is cool? What if I mounted it a few inches from the TB, is that ok?

Putting the BOV a few inches from the TB shouldn't be a big problem. Anywhere on the pipe that goes up to the TB is usually good. I normally try to aim for something most serviceable. The biggest effect on the sound short of BOV choice is what angle it's facing.

-Michael

[xenon]

The closer you mount the bov to the turbo the louder it will be. The further away from the TB the less respone you will have.

[BrettR]

End of the day, doesn't really matter. You can mount it on the intercooler endtanks if you want, as long as it's there it's gonna do its job.

[Jdc]

Thanks for the responses. Frig Brett 4am! I hope it goes better on Sunday for throwing the y1 in. Thanks again buddy.