BOV Install…

[Chops]

So it's a fake rev's sound

There are some EV’s in my neighborhood that cruise by sounding like there are electronic musical noise generators in non existent cat back systems. About as loud as a standard ICE but otherworldly.

Edit - I leave my neighborhood with my windows down typically. Can wave & say “hi” to neighbors. I did notice my BOV whoosh slowing from 2nd to 1st lol. Adding to the diversity of vehicle sounds in my local fauna

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[craigt502]

Guessing you shopped around a little before purchasing? Was there a reason you chose the boomba? I’m considering one, but I admit I haven’t compared any other brands.

 

[Chops]

I did shop around a little bit. I did not know what a BOV was & never heard of Boomba before joining the MTC forum.

I looked at Boomba ($100) and also the less expensive “knockoffs” on Amazon ($30).

The Illinois made CNC & Anodized BOV was manufactured 20 mins from my childhood home - although I did not know that at the time. Just knew I was paying a premium for a lower 48 product.

So I picked the simple Boomba over the simple knockoffs. I imagine the knockoffs would work fine.

I know there are more complex types of BOV - diverting some of the blow off back into the intake? Why do that? Adds more complexity? I did not research the reasons.

Now that I’ve been driving for a bit - the BOV does not “blow off” very often. Don’t want to waste any boost. But if I’m accelerating & have to lift off the throttle completely for some reason - I do get a “whoosh” that is kind of fun

Easy to install on the new Gen EB. Three screws to remove the Bypass Valve. Insert the longer screws & BOV - and put back on. The Bypass Valve is easily accessible on rear top of engine bay. I say pull the trigger!

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