What are your thoughts on aftermarket blowoff valves?

[Venom93corba]

Obviously there's no performance gain from this just a cool noise, lol. But after a little research it sounded like it hurt the longevity of the motor. Any truth to this?

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[latole]

This mod may void the warranty


A blow-off valve is a pressure-relief device on the engine intake tract to prevent a turbocharger's compressor from going into what is known as surge. When the throttle is closed rapidly, the airflow is quickly reduced, causing air back-flow instability and pressure fluctuations.




http://www.themotorhood.com/themoto...-need-a-blow-off-valve-we-talk-to-the-experts

 

[NoKz]

There's plenty of truth behind it. Don't buy one.

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[Micah]

There's plenty of truth behind it. Don't buy one.

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What a well written explanation. Someone should buy that member a six pack of beer.

 

[gtman]

What a well written explanation. Someone should buy that member a six pack of beer.

I totally agree. Great write-up. What brand of beer you buying yourself?

 

[Micah]

Purple Monkey Dishwasher

 

[silverblip]

Wouldn't own one.

 

[kshawn]

Triggered

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