I've never seen a BOV mounted on the side of the IC

i guess that would work but you got to ask yourself, WHY?

Interesting. Wouldn't be my preference ... maybe the guy had sapce issues in the engine compartment.

Why not? The purpose of a BOV is to allow compressed air to bypass the compressor when the throttle snaps shut. It doesn't matter where it is mounted as long as it is in the intake path. On the SRT4, it's integrated into the compressor housing itself.

Despite what many here might think, its purpose is not to look pretty and go "pssst".

Originally posted by DarkOne
On the SRT4, it's integrated into the compressor housing itself.

...and is it a holy bitch to block off so one can install a BOV that doesn't leak past 16 PSI.

Originally posted by DarkOne
Despite what many here might think, its purpose is not to look pretty and go "pssst".

Go do a BOV search on SRTforums.com I bet you'll have a headache in under 10 minutes. Fucking ricers.

Edit: Don't WRX's have their stockers mounted up near/on the IC?

Originally posted by Ark
Go do a BOV search on SRTforums.com I bet you'll have a headache in under 10 minutes. Fucking ricers.

I despise SRTforums with a passion. I cannot stand the place, all those undeserving little shits driving such a car....

Originally posted by DarkOne

Originally posted by Ark Go do a BOV search on SRTforums.com I bet you'll have a headache in under 10 minutes. Fucking ricers.

I despise SRTforums with a passion. I cannot stand the place, all those undeserving little shits driving such a car....

That shit stain of a forum needs a mod or 2 like yourself. ;)

Yes, the WRX has the BOV mounted to the intercooler. My girlfriend has an 04 WRX. I have heard, however, that blow-off valves perform optimally if placed within 8" of the throttle body. Not sure how much truth there is to that though.


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