BOV blanking plate

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JordanR
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BOV blanking plate

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Looking for a plate to blank the BOV on my rev 1 turbo!

Does anyone know where I can get one?

I dont want to start another debate about having a BOV either :thumleft:

Cheers!
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Peter Gidden
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Re: BOV blanking plate

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Never seen one for sale.

Probably because it'll be easy to make one.
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JordanR
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Re: BOV blanking plate

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Would it not have to be secured in? Or could I just use a rubber insert or something?
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Ethan21
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Re: BOV blanking plate

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I reckon it would be easier to make a new hard pipe? At least that's what I would do
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Peter Gidden
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JordanR wrote:Would it not have to be secured in? Or could I just use a rubber insert or something?


We make a plate and TIG weld them on.
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craig
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why are you blanking off the bov?
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Re: BOV blanking plate

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He's probably aware of the better performance to be gained when fast shifting.
Plus makes a cool noise :-)
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JordanR
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Re: BOV blanking plate

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Just decided I wanted to remove it really!

I will look into making a plate!
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Peter Gidden
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JordanR wrote:Just decided I wanted to remove it really!

I will look into making a plate!


Or you could just disconnect the vac hose and block it off engine side.
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JordanR
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Re: BOV blanking plate

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Peter Gidden - SBITS wrote:
JordanR wrote:Just decided I wanted to remove it really!

I will look into making a plate!


Or you could just disconnect the vac hose and block it off engine side.


Block it off engine side?
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Peter Gidden
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JordanR wrote:
Peter Gidden - SBITS wrote:
JordanR wrote:Just decided I wanted to remove it really!

I will look into making a plate!


Or you could just disconnect the vac hose and block it off engine side.


Block it off engine side?


Yep. Disconnect hose and block off the end that is connected to the engine.
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JordanR
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Re: BOV blanking plate

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Do I have to block off the vac pipes etc asweell?
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Peter Gidden
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JordanR wrote:Do I have to block off the vac pipes etc asweell?


There will only be the vac pipe on the dump valve left, which you can leave as is.
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JordanR
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Re: BOV blanking plate

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Peter Gidden - SBITS wrote:
JordanR wrote:Do I have to block off the vac pipes etc asweell?


There will only be the vac pipe on the dump valve left, which you can leave as is.


Cheers mate, massive help!
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Re: BOV blanking plate

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Planning to remove the bov as well for upcomming season.
I have rebuilt engine and fully rebuilt CT20.

I am just afraid that the turbo will fail very fast. Is it true or can I remove the bov and don't be afraid?
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Be afraid, be very afraid!!
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JordanR
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Re: BOV blanking plate

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There will be people arguing either side of removing and not, just got to make your own mind up!
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Re: BOV blanking plate

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If you have a budget for a new turbo i say go for it. if you are going to cry at the roadside if it blows up, then dont do it..
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nickg07 wrote:If you have a budget for a new turbo i say go for it. if you are going to cry at the roadside if it blows up, then dont do it..


#-o #-o #-o

blows up, how exactly is that going to happen?
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Adam86
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I just cut the end off a broom and stuck that in the pipe. Done about 7k without issue.
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