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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 11:48 AM
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help with alta bov

why does my alta bov sound just like my stock one am i doing something wrong?
 
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 12:27 PM
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do you just have the bov installed?

if so then you will only get a close to stock, but louder psshhhh, thats all
 
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 12:32 PM
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yea bov and an air filter what will make it have a better sound
 
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 08cooperSblack
why does my alta bov sound just like my stock one am i doing something wrong?
Have you called ALTA? Our tech Chris might have some insight on this. I do know if you block off the OEM BOV that the ALTA BOV will become louder. Leave the electical connector plugged in though!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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i realized the boost port adapter didnt come with mine so that could be the problem let you know when UPS comes
 
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 10:05 PM
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well then that should be it
 
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