SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: VRP 80mm Throttle Body problems
11-17-2009, 07:36 PM
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2008 Maserati QP EGT, 2005 SL55AMG , 2002 CLK55AMG 2002 C230K Coupe
VRP 80mm Throttle Body problems
Have a couple of problems with the 80mm conversion and was thinking this would be the place to ask since VRP or their install shop in Houston don't answer the phone.
1. Throttle body bolts are a little short, do you use the 07 bolts?
2. What do you do with the breather hoses from the cam covers?
Thanks for the help!
1. Throttle body bolts are a little short, do you use the 07 bolts?
2. What do you do with the breather hoses from the cam covers?
Thanks for the help!
Last edited by BeltFedBob; 11-17-2009 at 10:37 PM.
11-25-2009, 11:53 AM
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Well it took some time but the issues got worked out. The VRP kit you get for $2K is lacking a bunch of parts to make it work. To make matters worse, no customer support from VRP or their "approved install shops".
But the correct parts to complete the task are available in Germany. So the week wait was worth it. I guess the guys that have installed the 80mm VRP kit without the 07 change over had to do some redneck modifications like I was told to do.
Be careful with the shops you pick, just because they can do a Mercedes service doesn't always mean they are craftsmen. BTW, no fasteners missing on this job.
Forgot to mention the mods are done and they really made a big difference from stock.
But the correct parts to complete the task are available in Germany. So the week wait was worth it. I guess the guys that have installed the 80mm VRP kit without the 07 change over had to do some redneck modifications like I was told to do.
Be careful with the shops you pick, just because they can do a Mercedes service doesn't always mean they are craftsmen. BTW, no fasteners missing on this job.
Forgot to mention the mods are done and they really made a big difference from stock.
Last edited by BeltFedBob; 11-26-2009 at 05:06 PM.
