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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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I'm thinking about an after market BOV. What do you guys think?
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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some people say it'll jack up the turbos because the 535/335 likes to see the back pressure other people have said it's fine. those who say it'll jack up the turbo i find it odd the car doesnt throw an error code before it actually screws the turbos up but i don't know. personally i wouldnt do it.

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Originally Posted by too solid' post='623890' date='Jul 14 2008, 04:23 PM
I'm thinking about an after market BOV. What do you guys think?
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 04:06 PM
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The risk of damaging the turbo system in some way, how exactly I don't know, seems greater than the return in performance. What about warranty issues? IMHO I would steer clear. 2 cents.
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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people on the Porsche Forum do it all the time, not completely Japanese.
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='623930' date='Jul 14 2008, 05:06 PM
The risk of damaging the turbo system in some way, how exactly I don't know, seems greater than the return in performance. What about warranty issues? IMHO I would steer clear. 2 cents.
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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Don't get one, I heard horror stories about busted turbos with them.
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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No.
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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Thanks for the input guys. My decision is made..
I wouldn't wanna risk any damage to the turbo, especially on a leased car.
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by too solid' post='623890' date='Jul 14 2008, 07:23 PM
I'm thinking about an after market BOV. What do you guys think?
Y !!!


Rocky !!! No don't do it !! Get a GIRL !!!!...............hope this helped !! ,
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='624122' date='Jul 14 2008, 08:55 PM
Y !!!


Rocky !!! No don't do it !! Get a GIRL !!!!...............hope this helped !! ,
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