BOV location on UICP

[Xploitn]

Hey guys,

Quick question, I am ordering STM: ETS 45° INTERCOOLER PIPE | 2G 95-99 DSM | 2G_DSM_45 for my upper FMIC pipe as it's the cheapest way to get a 2.5 pipe that is flanged for a 1G bov.

My question is, does it matter where I get the flange welded on this pipe? Would it make difference if I put to near the throttle body end? I'm asking because I remember reading something about the location of certain components within x inches from other components. If I recall it had something to do with the MAF/MAS and the BOV locations to prevent turbo chatter / compression surge. The more I think of this scenario, the more I feel like this only applies to GM MAF setups so that they aren't butted up against each other)...

I'd rather put it right below the elbow so that the BOV would sit between the bend and the fuse box but I'm a little worried about clearance with the fuse box. I am asking for the measurements of the pipe so that I am sure that it'll clear.

 

[eclipsyco]

I've seen people putting a bov right after the intercooler I guess they do that for a louder sound anyway the only thing the bov does is to release pressure (air) as soon as you let the throttle so it doesn't go back to the turbo. Anywhere on the uicp you should be fine. Please correct me if im wrong.

 

[coop1985]

Does the flange come separate from the pipe or will it already be welded on?

 

[Rsawd95dsm]

Does the flange come separate from the pipe or will it already be welded on?

You can have the option of getting it welded on or not. If you need it not welded on just tell them and they will ship it to you with the flange not welded on.

 

[coop1985]

You can have the option of getting it welded on or not. If you need it not welded on just tell them and they will ship it to you with the flange not welded on.

i did not know that, good to know now.

 

[mustracetsi]

I dont see dsmlink on your specs. Think you need it recerculating unless you got something like maft or dsmlink

 

[Xploitn]

I dont see dsmlink on your specs. Think you need it recerculating unless you got something like maft or dsmlink

Right, this is the process I'm taking to go to get recirculated. The car had many mods that were just plain wrong when I bought it.
Believe me, autocrossing is not an environment that I would want to be running an atmoshperic bov setup!

You can have the option of getting it welded on or not. If you need it not welded on just tell them and they will ship it to you with the flange not welded on.

More over, you have the option of having them weld it anywhere you want on the UICP, which is why I made this thread. I wasn't sure if there were consequences for mounting it too close to the throttle body. (for example)

Alright, thanks guys. I'll post a before and after picture once the pipe is delivered!