The BOV

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RichardBaker69
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Anyone have a one-piece wonder kit BOV for the 330cd? I know this question has been asked ad nauseam, but could you please answer it?

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AbdulBMWi3
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Because conventional diesel engines do not have a throttle plate to restrict airflow when the accelerator is lifted, blow-off valves (BOVs) are unnecessary and unnecessary.
RichardBaker69
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"Is there a one-piece kit I can buy?" was the question; I was already aware of this. Not a word about installation, power gains or losses.
AbdulBMWi3
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As far as I can tell, no one has ever expressed interest in getting one.
AbdulBMWi3
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:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
Steve1984
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Putting in a cold air intake and removing the OEM air filter will give you that turbo sound.
Hunger_for_love
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Direct the exhaust in a straight line.
dontito
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For the reasons stated before, there is no demand, so you probably won't find one. The one you do come across will not be an actual atmospheric dump valve, but rather a gimmick that makes a noise through a speaker by means of a solenoid, a switch, or some other mechanism.
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