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I assume it creates a smoother, more even, deeper toned blow off...while closed I would assume it just stabilizes air flow in the charge pipe from any atmospheric conditions
you only need it if your BOV is really close to the MAF sensor. it keeps it from causing the bov to flow air at low boost so that it doesnt screw with the metering of air.