SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Random Question - Why no Blow Off Valve (BOV) upgrades/changes for V12TT cars?
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Random Question - Why no Blow Off Valve (BOV) upgrades/changes for V12TT cars?
Hello all. This may be a simple/silly question or have something to do with fuel tuning/the complex MB ECU, but why is it not common (or seen in search/common mod lists) for the V12TT cars to change/upgrade blow off valves?
Coming from the world of a big turbo supra, this was always a common mod when upping the boost. I see those here with elevated boost on a tuned ECU with no mention of a larger BOV. Just curious, as a V12 with a large BOV would sure sound menacing on the street.
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Coming from the world of a big turbo supra, this was always a common mod when upping the boost. I see those here with elevated boost on a tuned ECU with no mention of a larger BOV. Just curious, as a V12 with a large BOV would sure sound menacing on the street.
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I agree some of the lesser turbo imports sound "ricey" with a loud BOV, but still curious why the need is there for a "non-ricey" 800 whp supra to necessitate a larger BOV when a similarly tuned turbo MB doesn't require the upgrade.
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Your worst nightmare...
Not necessarily....what do you say to Soulcsearchers 50mm Tial BOV and wastegates???...Car is laying the smack down with 1000 HP plus...If the car is not extremely modded I don't see a need for it, but if it is, then it's a must to upgrade the system due to power demands.. I am all for it.
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i have heard the stockers hold, but if there has been any failures or if there is an aftermarket with a slight amount more sound, I would be interested
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The sl65 does not really need a bov as it is an automatic car and at wot with gear changes the throttle plate does not close when upshifting. Hence no need for bov as there are no pressure spikes. Besides, we do not run that much more boost than stock anyway even when modded to th typical 670hp level.
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No need for bov on an auto car as pressure spikes are minimal due to the fact that the throttle plate is not closed when upshifting like it is on the manual cars. Also, the car is designed to have no bov at stock boost (loose tq converter) and even the modded ones (670hp) run not much more boost than stock.
