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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 06:30 PM
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Should this part of airbox be plugged?

I just removed my airpump and plugged the airbox where the pump was getting the air from. I noticed on the side of the airbox, there's a hose/pipe that goes nowhere but down. Can this be plugged? Someone told me that it's there to help the airbox "breathe", but I thought it's just a way for hot air to enter the airbox.

The spot I'm speaking of is circled in red.

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Ian
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 08:10 PM
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its been awhile since i had the stock airbox in ,but i sorta remember it just sitting below hooked up to nothing
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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That's the "mystery hose", it serves as a vent for the BOV and CRV.
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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what rynberg said
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 08:42 PM
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Yup, it's the hose to nowhere.
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 10:55 PM
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Once again the ACV system relief valve muffler exhaust hose rears it's mysterious head to confuse some people.
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by rynberg
That's the "mystery hose", it serves as a vent for the BOV and CRV.
"To plug or not to plug, THAT is the question"

Whaddaya think?
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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like said its a hose to nowhere...bought my fd bone stock and it had that hose ...and ran perfect...

brad
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 11:41 PM
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Leave it on. No need to plug it.
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 12:20 AM
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probably dampens the sound when there is pressure being vented. I dunno.
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 04:28 AM
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What would happen if that hose was disconnected? Would it create any issues or just create increase in sound of the stock BOV?
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 04:36 AM
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Originally Posted by rexhvn
What would happen if that hose was disconnected? Would it create any issues or just create increase in sound of the stock BOV?
Normally the other end of the hose is open. It curves under the air box and doesnt connect to anything. It's just a vent.
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